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Title Gay, lesbian, bisexual, & transgender aging : challenges in research, practice, and policy / edited by Tarynn M. Witten and A. Evan Eyler.

Publication Info. Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2012]
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.10866 G285G    Check Shelf
Description xiii, 338 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The aging of sexual and gender minority persons : an overview / Tarynn M. Witten -- Informal caregiving : sexual orientation, sex development, and gender identity matter / Karen I. Fredriksen-Goldsen -- Aging in the gay community / Brian de Vries and Gil Herdt -- Aging in the lesbian community / Nancy M. Nystrom and Teresa C. Jones -- Aging in the bisexual community / Paula C. Rodriguez Rust -- Transgender and aging : beings and becomings / Tarynn M. Witten and A. Evan Eyler -- Intersex and aging : a (cautionary) research agenda / Monica J. Casper and Heather Laine Talley.
Summary The graying of the US population draws increasing focus to historically unattended segments of society, including sexual and gender minorities. This title addresses the challenges of aging in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex populations. It presents what is known about aging GLBT individuals.
Subject Older gay people -- Care.
Older sexual minorities -- Care.
Older people -- Abuse of -- Prevention.
Preventive health services for older people.
Aging.
Homosexuality.
Bisexuality.
Elder Abuse -- prevention & control.
Health Services for the Aged.
Social Stigma.
Added Author Witten, Tarynn.
Eyler, A. Evan.
ISBN 9781421403199 hardcover alkaline paper
1421403196 hardcover alkaline paper
9781421403205 paperback alkaline paper
142140320X paperback alkaline paper
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