Caring for LGBT Older Adults
Year Developed: 2018
Resource Type: E-Learning.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This module aims to bring recognition to the presence of LGBT elders (age 65+), a group which is often overlooked. The module illustrates the unique medical, psychological, and social service needs of LGBT older adults, and gives recommendations for how clinicians can adequately address the needs of this group.
Resource Details: This module: 1. Explains how social and historical factors have affected the health of older LGBT adults 2. Describes the medical and behavioral health care needs and concerns specific to LGBT older adults 3. Identifies the enabling services, outreach, and community support needs of LGBT older adults and 4. Lists ways to offer services that are affirming, welcoming, and appropriate.
Resource Topic: Special and Vulnerable Populations
Keywords: LGBTQIA+, Older Adults (Elders/Elderly).This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.