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Perspectives on ageing: lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
- Author:
- KNOCKER Sally
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This Perspectives paper explored the views of a wide range of older lesbian, gay and bisexual people, their experiences of getting older and expectations of support services. It gathered views from a range of people that will hopefully enhance the understanding and empathy for this often neglected group. Participants were eight people based in London: three gay men, one bisexual man and four lesbian women. They ranged in age from 64 to 81. Two were wheelchair users and currently use care services, and three live in sheltered housing. Contributors talked about: the sense of community with other gay and lesbian people – It was highly valued and some still described this connection as being among 'family'; the huge impact prejudice and the HIV and the AIDS epidemic has had – gay men in particular experience stigma related to ignorance and fear; and the fact that it can be difficult for gay or bisexual people who have been married or had children to feel relaxed and open in gay groups.