Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging
Subtitle: research and clinical perspectives
By: Douglas Kimmel, Tara Rose, and Steven David, editors.
Contributors: Kimmel, Douglas C.; Rose, Tara.; David, Steven.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
Subjects: Older sexual minorities -- United States; Older gays -- United States; Aging -- United States
Description: "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."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Historical context for research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aging / Douglas Kimmel, Tara Rose, Nancy Orel, and Beverly Greene; title: Trans aging / Loree Cook-Daniels; title: The aging bisexual: the invisible of the invisible minority / Sari H. Dworkin; title: Physical and mental health of older lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults / Arnold H. Grossman; title: Sexuality in the lives of aging lesbian and bisexual women / Linda Garnets and Letitia Anne Peplau; title: Gay and bisexual men and aging: sex and intimacy / Edward A. Wierzalis, Bob Barret, Mark Pope, and Michael Rankins; title: The victimization of older LGBT adults: patterns, impact, and implications for intervention / Kimberly F. Balsam and Anthony R. D'augelli; title: Use and misuse of alcohol and drugs / Derek D. Satre; title: Aging together: the retirement plans of same-sex couples / Steven E. Mock, Catherine J. Taylor, and Ritch C. Savin-Williams; title: Lesbian and bisexual women as grandparents: the centrality of sexual orientation in the grandparent-grandchild relationship / Nancy Orel; title: Legal concerns of LGBT elders / Matthew R. Dubois; title: End-of-life issues for LGBT older adults / Dean Blevins and James L. Werth Jr; title: Community needs assessment: documenting the need for affirmative services for LGB older adults / Nancy Orel; title: Openhouse: community building and research in the LGBT aging population / Marcy Adelman, Jeanette Gurevitch, Brian de Vries, and John A. Blando; title: Sage: New York City's pioneer organization for LGBT elders / Elizabeth Kling and Douglas Kimmel; title: Bibliography of research and clinical perspectives on LGBT aging / Steven David.