Coming Out to Care: Caregivers of Gay and Lesbian Seniors in Canada

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Title: Coming Out to Care: Caregivers of Gay and Lesbian Seniors in Canada
Language: English
Authors: Brotman, Shari, Ryan, Bill, Collins, Shannon, Chamberland, Line, Cormier, Robert, Julien, Danielle, Meyer, Elizabeth, Peterkin, Allan, Richard, Brenda
Source: Gerontologist. Aug 2007 47(4):490-503.
Availability: Gerontological Society of America. 1030 15th Street NW Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-842-1275; Fax: 202-842-1150; e-mail: geron@geron.org; Web site: http://www.geron.org/journals/gsapub.htm
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Caregivers, Homosexuality, Older Adults, Access to Health Care, Interviews, Social Discrimination, Caregiver Role, Identification (Psychology), Social Support Groups, Family Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship
Geographic Terms: Canada
ISSN: 0016-9013
Abstract: Purpose: This article reports on the findings of a study whose purpose was to explore the experiences of caregivers of gay and lesbian seniors living in the community and to identify issues that emerged from an exploration of access to and equity in health care services for these populations. Design and Methods: The study used a qualitative methodology based upon principles of grounded theory in which open-ended interviews were undertaken with 17 caregivers living in three different cities across Canada. Results: Findings indicated several critical themes, including the impact of felt and anticipated discrimination, complex processes of coming out, the role of caregivers, self-identification as a caregiver, and support. Implications: We consider several recommendations for change in light of emerging themes, including expanding the definition of caregivers to be more inclusive of gay and lesbian realities, developing specialized services, and advocating to eliminate discrimination faced by these populations. (Contains 1 table.)
Abstractor: Author
Number of References: 39
Entry Date: 2007
Access URL: https://gerontologist.gerontologyjournals.org/content/vol47/issue4/
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