Article Publication Date:
3/1/2012
Summary:
How can our mainstream aging organization provide inclusive and welcoming services to older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults? Aging service providers should be aware that the effects of a lifetime of stigma, discrimination, rejection and ridicule puts LGBT older adults at greater risk for physical & mental illnesses, and other issues including: social isolation; depression & anxiety; poverty; chronic illnesses &; premature mortality.
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Populations:
Aging/Older Adults
Sources:
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
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LGBT-specific programming; transgender inclusion; Non-Discrimination Policies and Human Resources; TIPS for recruiting LGBT staff; cultural competency training; gender affirmation; stereotypes
Contact
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
305 Seventh Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone:
212-741-2247
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53075