Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing Providing Effective Support Through Understanding Life Stories

Name: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing Providing Effective Support Through Understanding Life Stories
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ISBN: 9781849052573

ISBN-10: 1849052573

ISBN-13: 9781849052573

Edition: 2012

Authors: Richard Ward, Ian Rivers, Mike Sutherland, Kathryn Almack, Leela Bakshi

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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 people's whole lives in order to meet their needs is demonstrated, drawing on the examples of community…

Book details

List price: $22.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 7/15/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English



Introduction: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ageing: Providing Effective Support Through Biographical Practice




Growing Older: Diverse Pathways Into Later Life



Imaging the Unimaginable: Bisexual Roadmaps for Ageing




Care Anticipated: Older Lesbians and Gay Men Consider their Future Needs




Trans Ageing: Thoughts on a Life Course Approach in Order to Better Understand Trans Lives




'Women Like That': Older Lesbians in the UK




Implications for Health and Social Care Practice



'I'm Older than I Ever Thought I Would be': The Lived Experience of Ageing in HIV-positive Gay Men




Categories and Their Consequences: Understanding and Supporting the Caring Relationships of Older Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People




Care Near the End of Life: The Concerns, Needs, and Experiences of LGBT Elders




Community Engagement and Support



Polari's Life Story: Learning from Work with Older LGBT People




Opening Doors and Opening Minds: Sharing One Project's Experience of Successful Community Engagement




Ageing in Gay Brighton




Meeting the Needs of LGBT People Affected by Dementia: The Story of the LGBT Dementia Support Group




Conclusion: Making Space for LGBT Lives in Health and Social Care



Glossary


Selected Resources for Working with Older LGBT Groups and Individuals


Notes on Contributors


Subject Index


Author Index


List of Figures and Tables


Figures



An example of a picture produced during the workshop



'I enjoy using LGBT venues and events' by age


Tables



Demographic features of participants in 'Imagining Bi Futures' research



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