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Dementia care and LGBT communities: a good practice paper
- Authors:
- NATIONAL CARE FORUM, VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS DISABILITY GROUP
- Publisher:
- National Care Forum
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 15
- Place of publication:
- Coventry
A case study-based report exploring specific support for LGBT people with dementia and offering a glimpse into the possibilities for good practice. While LGBT people with dementia share some of the same experiences as heterosexual people living with dementia, there will be many issues that are not the same. They may worry about being forced “back into the closet” in later life because of the attitudes of care staff; they may be more likely to be estranged from relatives and lacking family support; some people may lose their inhibitions due to dementia, while others who have previously come out feel unable to be open about their sexuality or transgender status; and the anguish and confusion caused by dementia may be exacerbated as LGBT people with the condition may struggle to deal with negative perceptions of their sexuality or gender in residential care. The three examples outlined in the report include the Anchor sheltered housing scheme, Gay Advice Darlington and the Over the Rainbow, Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Trans People and Dementia project. Underpinned by a person-centred, rights-based approach, they show how to involve LGBT people in shaping policies and practices on dementia care; the importance of a partnership approach between health, social care and voluntary sector when supporting LGBT people with dementia; and the vital role of research in developing and refining methods of support; this can involve, for example, LGBT people’s hopes for their future care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Forward into the future with Rainbow Lives
- Author:
- RENATE Maria
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing and Residential Care, 13(6), June 2011, pp.296-298.
- Publisher:
- MA Healthcare Ltd.
- Place of publication:
- London
The work of the Rainbow Lives project is briefly described. The project aims to help educate social care providers about the homophobic and transphobic prejudice and exclusion that can occur in care home settings. The article also looks at some of the prejudice that lesbian and gay care home residents have experienced.
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LGBTQI+ video stories
- Author:
- SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- Social Care Institute for Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Place of publication:
- London
This resource presents five accounts of LGBTQI+ people and their care and support experiences. The stories focus on people with physical disabilities; people with mental health needs; people with learning disabilities; partners in adoption services; and older people and residential care. (Edited publisher abstract)
A toolkit for inclusion in practice: learning from the Ambition for Ageing programme
- Authors:
- BONETREE Clare, WILKINSON Sarah
- Publisher:
- Ambition for Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 39
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This toolkit presents mini case studies giving practical illustrations of ways of working inclusively, taking an integrated approach to equalities work. Taking an ‘equalities approach’ means placing people and communities who are usually on the margins at the centre of your programme development and design. It means looking beyond the categories in the Equalities Act 2010 and starting by understanding who is marginalised in a programme area, and asking how the programme will include the people and communities who are usually on the margins. The toolkit has four sections: knowledge – cases illustrating the importance of understanding key concepts and ideas core to an equalities approach; ways of working – a non-exhaustive list of ways of working that indicates the range of practical ways to apply the general approaches of widening inclusion, narrowing focus, and being creative; culture and values – examples of ways to create an inclusive culture through respect for the grassroots, a practical commitment to empowerment, and through treating people well; and leadership – stories showing how leadership can come from any level of a programme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Reducing social isolation amongst older LGBT people: a case study of the Sage project
- Authors:
- ALDEN Sarah, WIGFIELD Andrea
- Publisher:
- University of Sheffield
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 8
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
The Sage project is funded through the Time to Shine programme, which is supported by The Big Lottery funded Ageing Better programme, which aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness amongst older people in Leeds. Sage works with socially isolated older LGBT people in Leeds, offers fortnightly informal drop-in sessions;social events and activities; and signposting services. This case study considers the extent to which Sage is effective at encouraging older LGBT people in Leeds who are lonely to get involved in local services. This is explored by examining the extent to which LGBT people engaging with Sage feel more confident in engaging in their communities and are actively involved in managing, designing and delivering the project. It also examines how Sage is ensuring services across the city are becoming more inclusive. Based on the findings to date, Sage is working well, increasing the involvement and confidence of older LGBT people and raising awareness at the organisational level. While black and minority ethnic (BME) groups have engaged less, steps are being taken to remedy this, including through wider signposting, and working with younger BME LGBT volunteers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Social work practice with LGBT seniors
- Authors:
- GRATWICK Steve, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(8), 2014, pp.889-907.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center began providing services to LGBT seniors in 2008. Since then, the Center’s seniors programme has grown to over 3,300 clients. It provides a variety of enrichment and support services with the overarching goal of empowering seniors to successfully age in place. This article outlines the service delivery programme of the Center’s Seniors Services Department and describes its successes and challenges in meeting the needs of diverse LGBT seniors. It offers future directions for social work practice, policy, and research with LGBT older adults. (Edited publisher abstract)
Clinical practice with older LGBT clients: overcoming lifelong stigma through strength and resilience
- Authors:
- HASH Kristina M., ROGERS Anissa
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Social Work Journal, 41(3), 2013, pp.249-257.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
This article provides an overview of the unique challenges and strengths of the older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population and the theories and evidence-based interventions that can be used to work with them in a clinical setting. Two case studies will be used to highlight potential issues in clinical social work and provide guidance for intervention with LGBT older adults. The article concludes with a summary and implications for clinical social work practice. (Publisher abstract)
The last taboo: a guide to dementia, sexuality, intimacy and sexual behaviour in care homes
- Author:
- INTERNATIONAL LONGEVITY CENTRE
- Publisher:
- International Longevity Centre UK
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 56p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Sexual expression in old age and dementia is rarely discussed, yet the need for affection, intimacy and relationships remains important in late life. This booklet provides care home workers and managers with information and practical advice on this complex, controversial and sensitive issue. Care home residents with dementia often have complex care needs, and trying to understand and respond to the more intimate and sexual aspects of a resident’s personality is an important part of a person-centred approach to dementia care. The booklet challenges negative attitudes and emphasises that intimacy and sexuality contribute to wellbeing in old age. Themes such as person-centred care, dignity, capacity and privacy are considered. Topics such as homophobia in care homes are explored, as are the concerns of lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender residents. Patients’ rights and relatives’ perspectives are discussed. The booklet includes a number of case studies, a list of top 10 key points, and links to websites that deal with safety, protection of vulnerable adults, the National Dementia strategy and the Mental Capacity Act. Care home staff are encouraged to confront their own attitudes towards sex and old people, prompted by a 12 question self-assessment quiz.
Equality and human rights: case study: Age Concern Stockport: the needs of older LGBT people and training aids for statutory sector workers
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Age Concern Stockport started to work with older LGBT people in their area in 2000, in response to reports of discrimination in service provision because of their sexuality and their age, Since then Age Concern Stockport has worked with the PCT, the local authority and Salford University to promote a better understanding of the needs of older LGBT people. This includes healthcare, social care, housing, transport and other services across the public sector. An older people’s LGTB group has written ‘Moving Forward’, a training and resource pack for public sector agencies, published by Salford University in October 2007.
Minority groups in extra care housing
- Author:
- OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY. Institute of Public Care
- Publisher:
- DH Care Networks. Housing Learning and Improvement Network
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores the issues facing commissioners and providers in meeting the needs of minority groups of older people within the community through Extra Care Housing services. It draws on existing research and materials and the experience of a small number of authorities gained through telephone interviews. It looks at how minority groups are being defined, how their needs are being met by mainstream services, and when specialist services are appropriate. Part 1 of the report looks at populations and policies across a number of types of minority groups (black and minority ethnic groups; lesbian gay and bisexual people; people with disabilities including sight loss, learning disabilities and mental health problems; and homeless people) and draws conclusions about the overall approaches needed by commissioners. Part 2 looks explicitly at the black and minority ethnic community, looking at understanding the needs of these groups and designing services to meet needs. Case studies in Birmingham, Tower Hamlets, and Suffolk are described.