Ageing

9th Nordic Trans Studies Conference, December 8-9, 2025, Örebro University

Older trans people in later life often have specific life course experiences as well as distinct experiences relating to ageing. Applying an age-lens in relation to trans may give new perspectives on community, transitioning, life experiences, trans care, embodiment etcetera. 

In this session we invite participants to present empirical work or artistic contributions related to trans aging. Each participant will give a shorter introduction in the beginning of their work/experiences followed by an interactive workshop with discussions on themes brought up in the introductions.

Already confirmed participants will focus on empirical research drawing from older transpeople’s experiences in relation to ageing, community, care, dementia and ageing futures. The workshop is open for other participants who wants to present empirical work or artistic contributions related to trans aging, and it is open to non-participating audiences as well.

Faciltators and confirmed presenters

Anna Siverskog, PhD in Ageing and Later life, whose research focuses on queer aging in relation to the life course, eldercare and dementia

Sofia Smolle, PhD in social work, who worked on trans aging from the perspectives of both older trans adults and professionals in social services

Linn Sandberg, PhD in Gender studies, whose work addresses queer ageing futures as well as LGBTQ perspectives on dementia care in Sweden.