The Lives of LGBT Older Adults Understanding Challenges and Resilience

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.

Contributors

Forward 
Michael Adams

1. The Intersection of Culture, Family, and Individual Aspects: A Guiding Model for LGBT Older Adults 
   Nancy A. Orel and Christine A. Fruhauf
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
3. Stigma and LGBT Aging: Negative and Positive Marginality 
   Brian de Vries
4. Theories of Aging Applied to LGBT Older Adults and Their Families 
   Douglas C. Kimmel
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
6. 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
7. Community Resources and Government Services for LGBT Older Adults and Their Families 
   Sean Cahill
8. Family Issues for LGBT Older Adults 
   Kristin S. Scherrer and James P. Fedor
9. Transgender Aging: What Practitioners Should Know 
   Loree Cook-Daniels
10. Conclusion: Fostering Resilience in LGBT Aging Individuals and Families 
    Christine A. Fruhauf and Nancy A. Orel

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