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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.
Contents
Contributors
Forward
Michael Adams
Chapter : The Intersection of Culture, Family, and Individual Aspects: A Guiding Model for LGBT Older Adults
Nancy A. Orel and Christine A. Fruhauf
Chapter 2: The Health and Well-Being of LGBT Older Adults: Disparities, Risks, and Resilience Across the Life Course
Karen I. Fredriksen-Goldsen, Charles P. Hoy-Ellis, Anna Muraco, Jayn Goldsen, and Hyun-Jun Kim
Chapter 3: Stigma and LGBT Aging: Negative and Positive Marginality
Brian de Vries
Chapter 4: Theories of Aging Applied to LGBT Older Adults and Their Families
Douglas C. Kimmel
Chapter 5: The Meaning of Spirituality in End-of-Life Decisions Among LGBT Older Adults
Cody Swartz, Morgan Bunting, Christine A. Fruhauf, and Nancy A. Orel
Chapter : Access and Equity in the Design and Delivery of Health and Social Care to LGBTQ Older Adults: A Canadian Perspective
Shari Brotman, Ilyan Ferrer, Tamara Sussman, Bill Ryan, and Brenda Richard
Chapter 7: Community Resources and Government Services for LGBT Older Adults and Their Families
Sean Cahill
Chapter 8: Family Issues for LGBT Older Adults
Kristin S. Scherrer and James P. Fedor
Chapter 9: Transgender Aging: What Practitioners Should Know
Loree Cook-Daniels
Chapter : Conclusion: Fostering Resilience in LGBT Aging Individuals and Families
Christine A. Fruhauf and Nancy A. Orel
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About the Editors
