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Older LGB&T housing in the UK: challenges and solutions
- Authors:
- WATHERN Tina, GREEN Robert William
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 20(3), 2017, pp.128-136.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper considers the challenges and solutions in relation to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) housing in the UK. The purpose of this paper is to identify the key housing issues and concerns affecting older LGB&T people in the UK, and ways in which these might be addressed. Design/methodology/approach: This is a practical discussion which focusses on the issues of policies and provision in relation to older LGB&T housing in the UK, both specialist and mainstream housing. Findings: There is a growing body of literature from both the voluntary sector and academic researchers highlighting the housing issues affecting older LGB&T people. There is a need for both specialist and appropriate mainstream housing provision. However, policy and funding issues constrain the creation and/or development of such provision. Practical implications: Policy makers and housing providers in the UK need to address, and meet, the diverse housing needs of older LGB&T people. Social implications: Until their housing needs are met, many older LGB&T people remain concerned about their housing futures, and may end up living in housing which is not their preference and which is not suitable for them. Originality/value: This paper is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of the work of Stonewall Housing’s network for older LGB&T people, and the challenges and solutions which have been identified in relation to their housing issues and concerns. (Publisher abstract)
Being accepted being me: understanding the end of life care needs for older LGBT people
- Authors:
- ALMACK Kathryn, NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PALLIATIVE CARE
- Publishers:
- University of Nottingham, National Council for Palliative Care
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide aims to help health and social care staff and volunteers better understand the needs of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people at the end of life. It sets out some of the key concerns that older LGBT people have in relation to end of life care, outlines a number of discussion points, and suggests ways forward to develop practice. It also highlights a range of useful resources. The guide will help health and social care staff and volunteers to learn more about listening, understanding and responding to the unique needs of LGBT people. The guide has been jointly produced by the University of Nottingham and NCPC. (Edited publisher abstract)
Building safe choices: LGBT housing futures: a feasibility study
- Author:
- SHELLEY Julia
- Publisher:
- Stonewall
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 39
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines current provision of housing care and related care for the older lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population. Through consultation with the LGBT community, housing developers and funders, and housing and social care providers the study considers potential models for provision of housing, looks at the research evidence into the need for this provision, and looks at examples of existing provision in the USA and Europe. The report sets out four future housing options. These are: supporting and encouraging the development of new specialist older LGBT housing schemes, as well as LGBT affirmative housing schemes across all tenures; the provision of advice and support to individuals who want to work together to create their own housing solutions, like co-housing; for housing providers to identify and support the growth of naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs), which have the potential for building older LGBT communities without the need for additional new investment; and to encourage housing and care providers to develop good practice and greater understanding of the needs of older LGBT people who are living in their own homes. The report also outlines the need for information, advice and advocacy for older LGBT about their housing and care options to help them make suitable individual choices and enable providers to understand their needs. Recommendations are provided. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.
The Open Door Project task force: a qualitative study on LGBT aging
- Authors:
- LANDERS Stewart, MIMIAGA Matthew J., KRINSKY Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 22(3), July 2010, pp.316-336.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper reports formative qualitative findings from an evaluation of the Open Door Project (ODP), a programme created by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Aging Project. The ODP represents a collaborative effort of 14 Aging Service Access Points in Massachusetts to support and participate in training activities intended to increase their cultural competence with respect to meeting the needs of LGBT older people. Data were collected from Open Door Task Force members; this included 4 focus groups that were held with a total of 22 participants, and interviews that were conducted with 12 key informants from 10 different agencies. The findings revealed that agencies took significant steps to make important and long-lasting structural changes, including changing their diversity and personnel policies, and intake forms to be LGBT inclusive; implementing ongoing staff training initiatives on LGBT issues; and actively involving leadership, including senior managers, executive directors, vendors, and Councils on Aging, in helping to create and sustain organisational change. The article concludes that ODP is an effective model to increase cultural competence in working with aging LGBT communities.
The health, social care and housing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people: literature review
- Authors:
- DAVIES Myfanwy, et al
- Publisher:
- All Wales Alliance for Research and Development in Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 71p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This literature review, commissioned by the Welsh Office for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, identified many existing, international sources of evidence-based research and grey literature between 1985-2009 on the heath, housing and social care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older people, including those from other minority groups with differing ethnicity or language and disabled people. It also identified areas for future research and informed policy makers in the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) of 6 key recommendations which are summarised. Many of the health, housing and social needs of older LGBT people will be the same as other older members of the community in Wales, but because older LGBT people suffer from discrimination in many different forms such as homophobia, trans-phobia, bi-phobia, assumption that heterosexism is the norm and other forms of sexuality require healing, and ageism, there have been consequences for the quality of communication, service and care provided to these groups. Older LGBT people may conceal their sexuality because of this and as such their needs, which evidence from younger groups suggests may be different, in terms of substance misuse, use of heath services, and housing for example, will unlikely be addressed.
What's love got to do with it? Developing supportive practices for the expression of sexuality, sexual identity and the intimacy needs of older people
- Author:
- HAFFORD-LETCHFIELD Trish
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Care Services Management, 2(4), September 2008, pp.389-405.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper seeks to contribute to emerging debates and the development of further understanding by those working in social care towards sexuality and the expression of older people's sexual needs. Drawing on a range of secondary literature, this paper first attempts to define which discourses are influential around older people's sexuality within the social care arena. It examines the potential role played by social care professionals in recognising, interacting and confronting any barriers that serve to perpetuate myths and stereotypes of the ‘asexual’ older person. Finally, the paper addresses questions as to what steps might be taken to promote the wellbeing of older people using social care services through creating opportunities for expression of their needs for intimacy and sexual wellbeing and how to manage responses within services in a more holistic way.
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.
Informal support experiences of older African-American gay men living with HIV/AIDS
- Authors:
- JONES Rod'ria M., SIMPSON Gaynell M., STANSBURY Kim
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 30(3), 2018, pp.209-219.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
In lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) scholarship, there is paucity in empirical literature documenting the specific ways in which HIV-positive African-American gay men and lesbian women seek social support from caregivers, family, friends, and intimate partners. Minimal information is known about how older African-American HIV-positive gay men negotiate intersections of race, age, and sexuality to gain access to informal social support. The purpose of this study was to explore and understand the informal social support experiences among African-American gay men that are 50 years old and older living with HIV/AIDS. A qualitative hermeneutic phenomenology data collection process included the in-depth, face-to-face interviews of 12 African-American males, ages 50 and over, diagnosed with HIV/AIDS from agencies that provided services to HIV/AIDS populations. Upon completion of data collection and transcription, the data were extracted, organised, and analysed. Due to their multiple positions in society, older African-American gay men living with HIV/AIDS had fashioned a fragile system of support captured a loss of informal social support and relied mostly on formal social supports. From a macro implications perspective, interdisciplinary teams can help build an inclusive systematic environment for older African-American gay men living with HIV/AIDS. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dying in long-term care: perspectives from sexual and gender minority older adults about their fears and hopes for end of life
- Authors:
- KORTES-MILLER Katherine, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care, 14(2-3), 2018, pp.209-224.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
As lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities age, many individuals expect a need to enter the long-term care system toward the end of life. Not unlike most ageing Canadians, this anticipation is met with concern and fear. However, previous research suggests that older LGBTQ + individuals have unique fears often related to personal safety and discrimination. This qualitative study examined the hopes and fears of older LGBTQ + adults considering long-term care as they face end of life. Data were collected from three focus groups in Ontario, Canada, and analysed using inductive thematic analysis. Specific and frequent reference to fear of entering long-term care homes was common across all focus groups, as participants anticipated: social isolation, decreased independence and capacity for decision-making, increased vulnerability to LGBTQ+-related stigma as well as exposure to unsafe social and physical environments. The results from this study, therefore, emphasise the need for palliative care specialists and long-term care home staff to address the unique health needs of older LGBTQ + adults nearing the end of life in order to work toward allaying fears and creating supportive and inclusive long-term care environments. (Edited publisher abstract)