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Long-time companions
- Author:
- LAVIN Nichola
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.7.04, 2004, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Provides an overview of the potential difficulties faced by older people and lesbians and gay men. Highlights a research project that aims to identify the needs of this group and offer appropriate support. The project, being carried out by Help and Care, a voluntary organisation working with older people and carers in Dorset, is a three year study to explore aspirations and concerns of older lesbians and gay men living in Dorset.
Home at the end of the rainbow
- Author:
- de VRIES Brian
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 29(4), Winter 2006, pp.64-69.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This article looks at findings from American studies into the housing and care needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
Assessing the cultural needs of older lesbians and gay men: implications for practice
- Author:
- PUGH Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 17(3), September 2005, pp.207-218.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article maintains that older lesbians and gay men do have cultural differences from other older people and that these differences should be taken into account in the assessment process and in turn should influence service provision. The article explores current understanding of older lesbians and gay men by presenting the conflicting images and stereotypes that exist within the literature. The objective is to begin to identify the expressions of lesbian and gay culture and how this is influenced by both history and ageing as expressed by the lives of older lesbians and gay men. The paper then explores the practice implications of recognising cultural differences in responding to the needs of older lesbians and gay men and providing services that truly reflect their individual circumstances.
Special needs housing: ignorance is amiss
- Author:
- LEE Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.11.94, 1994, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
New research has revealed the lack of insight into housing needs for older gays and lesbians. Considers their existing current situation and looks at what is required for the future.
Experiences and perceptions of residential and home care services among older lesbian women and gay men in Australia
- Authors:
- WALING Andrea, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 27(5), 2019, pp.1251-1259.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The needs of older lesbian and gay people regarding access and use of aged‐care services remain underresearched. This paper reports the findings of 33 qualitative interviews with older lesbian women and gay men about their perceptions and experiences of residential aged‐care and home‐based aged‐care services in Australia. The focus of this paper is their preparedness for using aged‐care services. The results highlight that participants had a number of concerns related to accessing residential‐care services in particular, including perceptions of a lack of inclusivity and concerns of potential for discrimination and hostility, loss of access to community and partners, decreased autonomy and concerns relating to quality of care and the potential for elder abuse. Participants noted a number of strategies they employed in avoiding residential‐care services, including the use of home‐care services, renovating the home for increased mobility, moving to locations with greater access to outside home‐care services, a preference for lesbian/gay‐specific housing and residential‐care options if available, and the option of voluntary euthanasia to ensure dignity and autonomy. Participants, on the whole, were hopeful that they would never require the use of residential‐care services, with some believing that having current good health or the support of friends could prevent this from happening. The findings suggest that older lesbian and gay people have a variety of concerns with aged‐care and may need additional support and education to improve their perceptions and experiences of services, whether these are needed presently or in the future. (Edited publisher abstract)
LGBT* ageing in the UK: spatial inequalities in older age housing/care provision
- Author:
- WESTWOOD Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 24(1), 2016, pp.63-76(14).
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
Older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans*(LGBT*) people are extremely concerned about older age housing and social care provision, perceived as ill equipped to meet their needs. Some want gender/sexuality specific housing/housing with care. While such projects exist in Europe, the USA, Australia and Canada, there are none in the United Kingdom. The lack of 'LGBT-friendly' mainstream provision and of alternative specialist services in the UK, produce profound spatial inequalities for LGBT people in later life. Drawing on the literature, including her own recent research with older lesbian, gay and bisexual people, the author considers the legal and social policy implications. (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)
Older lesbians and bereavement: experiencing the loss of a partner
- Authors:
- JENKINS Carol L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 57(2-4), 2014, pp.273-287.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
There is very little research focused on older bereaved lesbians. This study is a response to the lack of knowledge about the issues for older lesbians who lose a partner. The authors examined bereavement issues for 55 older lesbians. The study asked participants to describe their concerns and experiences after losing a partner. Qualitative analysis identified several themes that ran throughout, including disenfranchised grief, the loneliness of isolation, and the frustration of relentless battles. These findings indicate the need for social workers to educate themselves and others about the particular needs facing this vulnerable group of older women. (Publisher abstract)
Preparing to grow old together
- Author:
- FORREST Victor
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Brixton Housing Co-op (BHC) is a mutual housing co-operative in south London. This paper discusses the early work of a project initiated in 2011 in the lesbian and gay community which is part of BHC, involving members working towards addressing their own needs as they start to grow older. It was written by the member who initiated the project in response to issues facing the co-op's ageing population. The project aimed to improve members' chances of remaining independent and staying out of residential care as long as possible, to counteract potential loneliness and lack of positive day-to-day social interaction and support in later life, and to improve the quality of relationships and support for residents' current and future wellbeing and enjoyment. The paper describes the BHC community, discusses the context and beginnings of the project, the approach taken, and project achievements, and reports on learning and progress in the project up to May 2012. The project is part of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation A Better Life programme.
It takes a community: older lesbians meeting social and care needs
- Authors:
- HASH Kristina M., NETTING F. Ellen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 21(4), October 2009, pp.326-342.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Whilst specific formal support services are becoming more common in catering to the needs of the older LGBT community, very little is known about informal groups that have been organised to meet the needs of this population. This article presents two case examples– one, Anna, a 69 year old Caucasian female, and the other, Marjorie, a 77 year old African American – that describe the efforts of older lesbians to meet the social and care needs of members of their communities. This article considers the unique concerns in older adults, including: identity challenges; policy barriers; discriminatory treatment; and the reluctance to use formal support services. The idea of psychological contracting is used to analyse these experiences, and combined with a review of the literature, practice implications for care and support for this special population are discussed. This article ends by exploring the commonalities faced by older lesbians, and reveals a complex interplay of networks intended to buffer and support these women from the dominant cultural norms in which mainstream organisations are formed.