[PDF] Planning For The Social Community And House Needs Of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender And Queer Older Adults eBook

Author : Molly Ranahan
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Page : 111 pages
File Size : 29,59 MB
Release : 2013
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) older adults make up a substantial and increasing segment of both the total population of LGBTQ people and overall population of adult Americans aged 65+. However, LGBTQ elders remain largely invisible within both of these groups. This is problematic because this population of LGBTQ elders face a variety of obstacles and disparities-- historical and current social stigma and prejudice, reliance on families of choice for social connections and unequal treatment under laws, programs and services--that are unique to their demographic and can make it more difficult for them to age in a healthy, successful manner. These obstacles have influenced the prevalence of social isolation, found to be higher among LGBTQ elders than in the broader population of older adults. To improve successful aging for this population, it is critical to support LGBTQ older adults in overcoming social isolation. Agencies and service providers who work with this population have begun to develop community-based initiatives and housing solutions to help mitigate the barriers and prejudices faced by LGBTQ elders and ultimately reduce the occurrence of social isolation. Furthermore, these initiatives and housing solutions are being developed and implemented on a local level. To date, however, there have been no comprehensive examination of these initiatives and/or exploration of their impetuses, practices or impacts. How do existing community-based initiatives address the prevalence of social isolation and other aging related challenges faced by LGBTQ older adults? The current absence of project guidelines and/or practice standards for community-based initiatives serving LGBTQ elders suggested the need for an exploratory research approach to examine this situation. This study utilized a comprehensive literature review of existing LGBTQ aging literature and semi-structured phone interviews with individuals from a sample of community-based initiatives and residential projects that serve LGBTQ elders. The primary purpose of the study was to examine how community-based initiatives address the prevalence of social isolation and other aging related challenges of the LGBTQ elders that they serve. The study findings provide:-a description of the distinct needs and unique challenges of a sample of the current cohort of LGBTQ elders-a snapshot of a spectrum of existing community-based initiatives-a discussion of program models, impacts on participants and residents and ongoing challenges faced LGBTQ eldersThe final goals of the study are to better understand the strategies and impacts of existing interventions that address the social, community and housing challenges faced by LGBTQ older adults, and to identify opportunities for involvement of the planning field in these initiatives.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 42,97 MB
Release : 2011-06-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309210658

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At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals-often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT-are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs. Furthermore, the experiences of LGBT individuals are not uniform and are shaped by factors of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, and age, any of which can have an effect on health-related concerns and needs. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People assesses the state of science on the health status of LGBT populations, identifies research gaps and opportunities, and outlines a research agenda for the National Institute of Health. The report examines the health status of these populations in three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. At each life stage, the committee studied mental health, physical health, risks and protective factors, health services, and contextual influences. To advance understanding of the health needs of all LGBT individuals, the report finds that researchers need more data about the demographics of these populations, improved methods for collecting and analyzing data, and an increased participation of sexual and gender minorities in research. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People is a valuable resource for policymakers, federal agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), LGBT advocacy groups, clinicians, and service providers.

Author : Nancy A. Orel
Publisher : American Psychological Association (APA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,75 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781433817632

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) older adults have unique and varying physical and mental health needs. Yet their experiences have often been ignored in gerontological and LGBT studies. In this important and timely volume, Orel and Fruhauf bring together crucial research from leading experts in the field to shed light on the unique challenges facing this oft-overlooked but growing population. This book uses a life course perspective to investigate how LGBT older adults have been shaped by social stigma and systematic discrimination. Although many of their experiences are similar to those of younger LGBT individuals, LGBT elders grew up in a particularly oppressive time, which continues to impact their well-being. However, these individuals have also developed coping mechanisms to adapt to stigma, discrimination, and the challenges of aging. Thus, the book explores not only the challenges and needs of this population but also their strengths and resilience. The intersection of cultural factors and personal attributes is highlighted.

Author : Matt Brim
Publisher : Feminist Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,17 MB
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : Feminist theory
ISBN : 9781558619425

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This issue of WSQ reframes the question "what is queer theory," to "how is the work of queer theory done?"

Author : Kimberly D. Acquaviva
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,80 MB
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1939594162

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This is the only handbook for hospice and palliative care professionals looking to enhance their care delivery or their programs with LGBTQ-inclusive care. Anchored in the evidence, extensively referenced, and written in clear, easy-to-understand language, LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care provides clear, actionable strategies for hospice and palliative physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and chaplains.

Author : Debra A. Harley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 24,31 MB
Release : 2015-08-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 3319036238

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This groundbreaking resource presents a wealth of findings and perspectives previously unseen in the LGBT literature. Its focus on psychological, sociopolitical and care delivery issues affecting LGBT elders reveals both the nuanced interplay between diverse sources of identity and multiple sources of stigma and discrimination. Specific chapters highlight challenges and resiliencies impacting subpopulations (e.g., racial groups, veterans, immigrants), examine employment and advocacy issues, discuss later-life concerns in context and offer guidelines for relevant, ethical practice. Contributors represent a wide range of fields from psychiatry and gerontology to public health and public policy, reflecting the scope and needs of this diverse and complex population. Among the topics in the Handbook: Family relationships of older LGBT adults. The intersection of identities: race, age, sexuality and care network. Bisexuality: an invisible community among LGBT elders. Implications of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage. No money, no work and you're old. Disabilities among LGBT elders: responses of medicine, public health, rehabilitation and social work. Handbook of LGBT Elders is an essential reference for mental health professionals, psychologists and social workers who work with the LGBT community and the elderly, as well as researchers interested in the LGBT community and aging.

Author : Kathleen Margaret Sullivan
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Page : 142 pages
File Size : 28,57 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Older sexual minorities
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By the year 2030, 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 years of age or older. An increase in the demand for supportive health and social services is expected with the aging of the population. Demand for senior housing is expected to grow, too. This study explores what the social environment offers to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) seniors who relocated to LGBT retirement communities. Previous research asked LGBT seniors who did not live in LGBT senior housing about their housing preferences. The present study, for the first time, asked residents of existing LGBT senior living communities to explain why they chose to live in an LGBT retirement community. Focus groups were conducted at three retirement communities. Thirty-eight residents at the three study sites participated. Seven focus groups were conducted; each was audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis found common categories across the focus group data that explain the phenomenon of LGBT senior housing. The average age of the participants was 71. Demographic differences were found between generations, with the older participants being more likely to have revealed their sexual orientation late in life, and more likely to have been married and have children. The findings showed that acceptance by other residents of one's sexual orientation and gender identity allows LGBT seniors to feel comfortable in what several residents called their "domestic environment." The questions asked about housing choice and were open ended; respondents chose to focus on the social aspect of their living environments. Acceptance, as opposed to tolerance, was a strong theme. Acceptance by others reduced stress and fostered a feeling of safety and a sense of community. Social networks were strong and expansive, contrary to the theory of socioemotional selectivity theory, which would argue that the total number social relationships diminishes with age. Participants emphasized the social context of their living environment as the reason they chose to live in LGBT senior housing. Participants noted past discrimination, but it was the positive aspects resulting from acceptance that were emphasized as the reason for their choice of LGBT specific retirement housing.

Author : Sue Westwood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1317555805

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This groundbreaking collection is the first to focus specifically on LGBT* people and dementia. It brings together original chapters from leading academics, practitioners and LGBT* individuals affected by dementia. Multi-disciplinary and international in scope, it includes authors from the UK, USA, Canada and Australia and from a range of fields, including sociology, social work, psychology, health care and socio-legal studies. Taking an intersectional approach – i.e. considering the plurality of experiences and the multiple, interacting relational positions of everyday life – LGBT Individuals Living with Dementia addresses topics relating to concepts, practice and rights. Part One addresses theoretical and conceptual questions; Part Two discusses practical concerns in the delivery of health and social care provision to LGBT* people living with dementia; and Part Three explores socio-legal issues relating to LGBT* people living with dementia. This collection will appeal to policy makers, commissioners, practitioners, academics and students across a range of disciplines. With an ageing and increasingly diverse population, and growing numbers of people affected by dementia, this book will become essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the needs of, and providing appropriate services to, LGBT* people affected by dementia.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 46,34 MB
Release : 2021-09-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1668436752

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For many decades, the LGBTQ+ community has been plagued by strife and human rights violations. Members of the LGBTQ+ community were often denied a right to marriage, healthcare, and in some parts of the world, a right to life. While these struggles are steadily improving in recent years, disparities and discrimination still remain from the workplace to the healthcare that this community receives. There is still much that needs to be done globally to achieve inclusivity and equity for the LGBTQ+ community. The Research Anthology on Inclusivity and Equity for the LGBTQ+ Community is a comprehensive compendium that analyzes the struggles and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on the current climate around the world and the continued impact to these individuals. Multiple settings are discussed within this dynamic anthology such as education, healthcare, online communities, and more. Covering topics such as gender, homophobia, and queer theory, this text is essential for scholars of gender theory, faculty of both K-12 and higher education, professors, pre-service teachers, students, human rights activists, community leaders, policymakers, researchers, and academicians.

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File Size : 43,59 MB
Release : 2021
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Introduction: Housing is a key social determinant of health because it affects all aspects of health and quality of life. Housing instability and homelessness cause high levels of stress and increase vulnerability to disease, violence, and injury. Whether someone has stable housing directly affects their ability to safely store medication, get to appointments, eat well, and focus on self-care. In order for older adults (people 65 years and older) to age well in their communities, they need housing that is accessible, affordable, safe, and connected to appropriate services. Accessing housing and aging in place pose several challenges for older adults, and particularly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and all sexual and gender minority (LGTBQIA+) adults. Because of historical and current stigma, discrimination, and bias against LGBTQIA+ people, LGTBQIA+ older adults may not have equal access to the resources needed to successfully age in place. This publication provides health centers with promising practices for supporting LGBTQIA+ older adults with their housing and related health care needs, including screening for homelessness and housing, supporting aging in place, providing affirming referrals for housing and supportive services, and offering inclusive health care environments.