Out and Aging The MetLife Study of Lesbian and Gay Baby Boomers The baby boom generation has lived through a period of tremendous cultural change, including significant shifts in social attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues.
Being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and 60 or Older in North America ArnoldH.Grossman, AnthonyR.D’Augelli, TimothyS.O’Connell
This study examined mental and physical health, perceived social support, and experiences with HIV/AIDS of 416 lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults aged 60 to 91.
Caregiving and Post-Caregiving Experiences of Midlife and
Older Gay Men and Lesbians Kristina Hash, MSW, PhD
This study examined mental and physical health, perceived social support, and experiences with HIV/AIDS of 416 lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults aged 60 to 91.
Disclosure of Sexual Orientation, Victimization, and Mental Health Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults Anthony R. D'Augelli, Pennysylvania State Univ. and Arnold H. Grossman, New York University
This study examined the lifetime victimization based on sexual orientation of 416 lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults aged 60 or older.
Developing Anti-Oppressive Empowering Social Work Practice with Older Lesbian Women and Gay Men Jackie Langley, University of Brighton
This study identifies key concerns of a sample of lesbian women and gay men in their fifties & sixties, and highlights their main concerns as they age.
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Elders: Expressed Needs and Concerns Across Focus Groups Nancy A. Orel, PhD, LPC
Although the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual (GLB) senior population is growing, there has been little attention given to identifying and understanding the needs and concerns of this growing population.
"A Tapestry of Voices": Using Elder Focus Groups to Guide Applied Research Practice Sally Stewart, MSW
One of the more subtle consequences of ageism is the exclusion of older adults from participating in the production of knowledge about issues that concern them. This qualitative study used 15 focus groups as a forum to elicit data about what elders themselves see as relevant and important areas for applied research.
Gray and Gay: A Community Dialogue on the Issues and Concerns of Older Gays and Lesbians Georgia J.Anetzberger, Karen J.Ishler, JeffreyMostade, Marc Blair
A series of dialogues among service providers was held in greater Cleveland, Ohio, to increase understanding about gay and lesbian aging, identify issues in working with this population, and develop strategies for improving local services and opportunities for older gays and lesbians.
Older Gays and Lesbians: Surviving a Generation of Hate and Violence Deana F. Morrow
This article discusses the impact that coming of age in the Pre-Stonewall era has had on older gays and lesbians. Anti-gay hate and violence, within a historical context of homophobia and heterosexism, are examined. Risk factors, as well as coping capacities, for older lesbians and gays are explored.
The Health and Social Service Needs of Gay and Lesbian Elders and Their Families in Canada Shari Brotman, PhD, Bill Ryan, MEd, MSW, and Robert Cormier, MSW
This article reports the findings of a study, undertaken in 2000, whose purpos e was to gather information about the experiences and realities gay and lesbian seniors and their families from across Canada in accessing a broad range of health and social services in the community, and to examine the role of health care and social service organizations in shaping access and service delivery.
Homophobia Rears its Ugly Head in in Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes. 50+ Online Magazine
50plus Online Magazine (www.50plusMag.com) organized another round table discussion with older gays and lesbians. Their ages were between 58 and 73. Our topic was homophobia and its presence in senior facilities. Some spoke from experience, others from hearsay.
A Pilot Study About the Needs of Older Gays and Lesbians: What Social Workers Need to Know Peggy L. McFarland, PhD, CSW,Sara Sanders, PhD, LSW
In a pilot study, a population of gay and lesbian elders were surveyed to determine what types of long term plans they have made in preparation for their old age, what types of information they feel service providers need to know to better meet their long-term needs, and what is their perception of aging.
GLBT Elders Family policy issues affecting GLBT elders include unequal treatment under income support programs, caregiving issues, and anti-gay bias in senior centers, nursing homes, and long term care facilities.
Who’s Afraid of Growing Old? Gay and Lesbian Perceptions of Aging Robert D. Schope, PhD
This article is a study of how gay men and lesbian individuals perceive the aging process. The findings indicate that gay men have more negative views of how gay society views growing older and how they view their own growing older than do lesbian respondents.
Retirement Intentions of Same-Sex Couples Steven E. Mock
Retirement intentions of same-sex and opposite-sex couples were investigated. Data were drawn from the Cornell Couples and Careers Study. The sample consists of 32 women in same-sex relationships, 7 men in same-sex relationships, 30 men and women in cohabiting relationships, and 30 married men and women.
Senior Citizens Centers: What They Offer, Who Participates, and What They Gain K. Whisnant Turner, PhD
This study extends exploration of what senior centers offer, who participates, and what they gain. Center staff surveyed 856 participants in 27 senior centers regarding personal characteristics, program participation, and acquisition of vital information.
Lesbian and Gay Elders: Connecting Care Providers Through a Telephone Support Group Wayne R. Moore
Health and community support services for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers are primarily structured and provided from a heterosexist perspective. These services are often insensitive to the needs of lesbian and gay caregivers. This article reports on the development of a telephone support group for rural lesbian and gay elders caring for their life partners with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia in northwestern North Carolina.
Understanding & Caring for Lesbian and Gay Older Adults Interview by Gary Geyer , 50
Understanding & Caring for Lesbian and Gay Older Adults is the name of a training system aimed at direct care providers for the elderly. It is an important tool for those who work both in the community and in institutions such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
