| Description |
1 online resource (x, 303 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-295) and index. |
| Contents |
Historical context for research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging / Douglas Kimmel, Tara Rose, Nancy Orel, and Beverly Greene -- Trans aging / Loree Cook-Daniels -- The aging bisexual: the invisible of the invisible minority / Sari H. Dworkin -- Physical and mental health of older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults / Arnold H. Grossman -- Sexuality in the lives of aging lesbian and bisexual women / Linda Garnets and Letitia Anne Peplau -- Gay men and aging: sex and intimacy / Edward A. Wierzalis, Bob Barret, Mark Pope, and Michael Rankins -- The victimization of older LGBT adults: patterns, impact, and implications for intervention / Kimberly F. Balsam and Anthony R. D'Augelli -- Use and misuse of alcohol and drugs / Derek D. Satre -- Aging together: the retirement plans of same-sex couples / Steven E. Mock, Catherine J. Taylor, and Ritch C. Savin-Williams -- Lesbian and bisexual women as grandparents: the centrality of sexual orientation in the grandparent-grandchild relationship / Nancy Orel -- Legal concerns of LGBT elders / Matthew R. Dubois -- End-of-life issues for LGBT older adults / Dean Blevins and James L. Werth, Jr -- Community needs assessment: documenting the need for affirmative services for LGB older adults / Nancy Orel -- Openhouse: community building and research in the LGBT aging population / Marcy Adelman, Jeanette Gurevitch, Brian de Vries, and John A. Blando -- Sage: New York City's pioneer organization for LGBT elders / Elizabeth Kling and Douglas Kimmel -- Bibliography of research and clinical perspectives on LGBT aging / Steven David. |
| Summary |
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging brings together cutting-edge research, practical information, and innovative thinking regarding the characteristics and processes of aging among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Written by experts in the field, the book covers a range of subjects and provides a comprehensive knowledge base for practitioners, students, and researchers. Contributors address topics such as sexuality, relationships, legal issues, retirement planning, physical and mental health, substance abuse, community needs, gay and lesbian. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Older sexual minorities -- United States.
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Older sexual minorities. |
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United States. |
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Older gay people -- United States.
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Aging -- United States.
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Aging. |
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Aging. |
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Homosexuality. |
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Aged. |
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Bisexuality. |
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Middle Aged. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Subject |
LGBTQ+ older people. |
| Added Author |
Kimmel, Douglas C.
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Rose, Tara, Dr.
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David, Steven, 1967-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging. New York : Columbia University Press, ©2006 0231136188 (DLC) 2005035782 (OCoLC)62533907 |
| ISBN |
0231509855 (electronic book) |
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9780231509855 (electronic book) |
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0231136188 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780231136181 |
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