Health Equity and LGBT Elders of Color

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Article Publication Date: 
4/16/2013
Summary: 
Ethnic minorities and LGBT older adults will continue to become more represented among the older adult population. A lifetime of discrimination has often adversely affected LGBT elders of color in a myriad of ways, including greater likelihood of financial instability and heightened health disparities. This report offers policy solutions to support the wellbeing of this growing population. Policy solutions include strengthened outreach and community supports to LBGT elders of color.
Article Author: 
Auldridge, A; Espinoza, R
Sources: 
SAGE- Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders
LGBT; lesbian; gay; bi-sexual; transgender; ethnic minorities; minorities; Black; Latino; people of color; Asian; Pacific Islander; American Indian; Alaska native; sexual orientation; gender identity; diversity; Older Americans Act; identity; healthy aging; economic security; discrimination; engaging communities; HIV; AIDS; reproductive health;

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