![]() ![]() Based on findings from Caring and Aging with Pride: The National Health, Aging and Sexuality Study (CAP), the first national federally-funded research project on LGBT health and aging, this article outlines 10 core competencies and aligns them with specific strategies to improve professional practice and service development to promote the well-being of LGBT older adults and their families. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not commonly addressed in health and human service delivery, or in educational degree programs. 1, 2014 Learn More Go to Web SiteĬreating a Vision for the Future: Key Competencies and Strategies for Culturally Competent Practice With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults in the Health and Human Services ![]() October 2015 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging Concerns Gerontologists working in long-term care facilities and those working in social and home care services may be especially interested in the special concerns of transgender elders and the recent changes in public policy regarding all LGBT elders. This article focuses on the characteristics, research needs and barriers, service needs and barriers, clinical implications, and suggestions for appropriate treatment to increase awareness of clinical gerontologists who may not be familiar with LGBT seniors or who wish to improve their services to this population. LGBT elders are a diverse group with regard to all characteristics. Youll get exclusive free access to Daily Meditations, Speaker Tapes and Daily Online Video AA / NA meetings. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders and long-term couples have become more visible and their special concerns about aging are being recognized by gerontologists. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging Concerns Call the Detroit Health Department at (313) 230-0505 Monday through Friday for an appointment at TCF, Community Saturday events or the Northwest Activities Center. ACL/AoA's Building Respect Learning Tool.Presentación: Envejecimiento en la Comunidad LGBT. ![]()
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