The need for increased awareness of the unique challenges faced by LGBT elders is essential to improving their quality of life. While there have been significant advances in the acceptance of...
What Challenges Do Elderly LGBT Individuals Face In Accessing Healthcare, Social Support, And Recognition?
The aging process is often characterized by declining physical and mental abilities,...
Older adults face unique challenges when it comes to their mental health due to a variety of factors including retirement from work, changes in living situation, loss of loved ones, reduced mobility,...
Research has found that marginalized elderly LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges in accessing care and support that may affect their physical and mental health outcomes. Older adults are more...
Elderly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) individuals often face discrimination and stigma due to their sexual orientation and gender identity, which can lead to feelings of...
Elderly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people are facing some unique difficulties that differ from those faced by their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. These include recognition...
There are many unique psychological and social challenges that elderly LGBTQ individuals face when navigating issues of isolation and visibility. These challenges can be especially difficult for...
The World Health Organization estimates that there are currently around 617 million people aged 60 years and older worldwide, with this figure projected to more than double to about 1.5 billion by...