LGBTQ+ senior people are more likely than heterosexual older people to live alone, be single, and have fewer children, which raises questions regarding social isolation. These variables can all be made worse by the intersections of sex, race, ethnicity, and disability. Psychologists, mental health facilities, and ageing programs working with older people are working with LGBTQ+ persons whether or not they choose to disclose this. As a result, caregivers should be aware of their presence and integrate their specific needs into care systems. To make older LGBTQ+ people feel welcome, services for older persons must be examined in advance and modified as needed.
Signs & Symptoms
- Low self-esteem.
- Depression.
- Anxiety, including social anxiety.
- Eating problems.
- Misusing drugs and alcohol.
- Self-harm.
- Suicidal feelings.
Challenges
- LGBTQ community of older persons have faced lifetime stressors associated with being a minority, LGBTQ+ older individuals may be disproportionately affected by poverty, and physical and mental health concerns.
- The elderly in LGBTQ+ may also be more susceptible to neglect and cruelty in ageing care facilities.
- Due to their age and their sexual orientation or gender identity, they have been experiencing double discrimination.
- Older LGBTQ community persons may be less outspoken about their sexuality due to generational differences and a lack of legal protection.
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- Difficulty in Aging
- Grief and Loss
- Elderly Abuse and Neglect
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