Urda, Kevin
(2016)
LGBT aging: the approaching silver wave.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Over the next twenty to thirty years, nearly four million LGBT Baby Boomers will be retiring and begin using the aging services in the United States. This thesis presents a critical literature synthesis that examines the public health significance of LGBT seniors’ health disparities and health protectors, the historical framework that has shaped their lives, and the structural issues that create health disparities. Unique aspects of subgroups within the LGBT population are extrapolated as well. The three major recommendations to support LGBT seniors are: 1) Improve LGBT research to gather more nuanced information on LGBT seniors including the intersection of sexuality with other minority statuses, 2) Support aging-in-place for LGBT seniors to give them a safe, supportive environment surrounded by self-selected friends and family, and 3) Improve and implement LGBT sensitivity training for medical and support groups working with LGBT seniors.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Unpublished |
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Date: |
29 June 2016 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Defense Date: |
15 April 2016 |
Approval Date: |
29 June 2016 |
Submission Date: |
31 March 2016 |
Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
Number of Pages: |
59 |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
LGBT Aging, LGBT Seniors, LGBT Elders, LGBT Baby Boomers |
Additional Information: |
This is my final version. |
Date Deposited: |
29 Jun 2016 20:23 |
Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 14:32 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/27546 |
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