The challenges of change: How can we meet the care needs of the ever-evolving LGBT family?

Nancy A. Orel; David Coon

The challenges of change: How can we meet the care needs of the ever-evolving LGBT family?

Nancy A. Orel, David Coon

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Abstract

Only recently has research focused on families and social support systems of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults; to date, this research is limited. This article highlights new findings and insights on the changing American family, with an emphasis on LGBT families and caregiving, and explores the importance of recognizing the diversity in family types and roles- especially when considering the care provided by and for LGBT individuals.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	41-45
Number of pages	5
Journal	Generations
Volume	40
Issue number	2
State	Published - Jun 1 2016

Keywords

LGBT aging
LGBT caregiving
LGBT family

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geriatrics and Gerontology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Life-span and Life-course Studies

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The challenges of change: How can we meet the care needs of the ever-evolving LGBT family?

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