Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing Biographical Approaches for Inclusive Care and Support - Ward, Richard (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012)
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences. This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of discrimination, and specific issues such as HIV, dementia and end-of-life care. The importance of understanding peopl
Includes bibliographical references and index
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and TransgenderAgeing: Biographical Approachesfor Inclusive Care and Support; Introduction: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and TransgenderAgeing: Providing Effective Support Through BiographicalPractice; Part I Growing Older: Diverse Pathways Into Later Life; 1. Imagining the Unimaginable: Bisexual Roadmaps for Ageing; 2. Care Anticipated: Older Lesbians and Gay Men Consider their Future Needs; 3. Trans Ageing: Thoughts on a Life Course Approach in Order to Better Understand Trans Lives; 4. 'Women Like That': Older Lesbians in the UK
Part II Implications for Health and Social Care Practice5. 'I'm Older than I Ever Thought I Would be': The LivedExperience of Ageing in HIV-positive Gay Men; 6. Categories and Their Consequences: Understanding andSupporting the Caring Relationships of Older Lesbian, Gayand Bisexual People; 7. Care Near the End of Life: The Concerns, Needs, andExperiences of LGBT Elders; Part III Community Engagement and Support; 8. Polari's Life Story: Learning from Work with Older LGBTPeople; 9. Opening Doors and Opening Minds: Sharing One Project'sExperience of Successful Community Engagement