Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging : : Research and Clinical Perspectives / / ed. by Douglas Kimmel, Steven David, Tara Rose.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Columbia University Press eBook-Package Backlist 2000-2013
• MitwirkendeR: Adelman, Marcy,; Balsam, Kimberly F.,; Barret, Bob,; Blando, John A.,; Blevins, Dean,; Cook-Daniels, Loree,; D'Augelli, Anthony R.,; David, Steven,; Dubois, Matthew R.,; Dworkin, Sari H.,; Garnets, Linda,; Greene, Beverly,; Grossman, Arnold H.,; Gurevitch, Jeanette,; Kimmel, Douglas,; Kling, Elizabeth,; Mock, Steven E.,; Orel, Nancy,; Peplau, Letitia Anne,; Pope, Mark,; Rankins, Michael,; Rose, Tara,; Satre, Derek D.,; Savin-Williams, Ritch C.,; Taylor, Catherine J.,; Vries, Brian de,; Werth, James L.,; Wierzalis, Edward A.,
• HerausgeberIn: David, Steven,; Kimmel, Douglas,; Rose, Tara,
• Place / Publishing House: New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [2006]; ©2006
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (320 p.)

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 grandparents, and a model agency dedicated to delivering services to the senior LGBT population. Their writing takes a gay-affirmative approach that focuses on resilience, coping, and successful adaptation to aging and is sensitive to the importance of historical oppression in the lives of older members of sexual minorities. The authors also pay close attention to ethnic and cultural issues and identify where further research is needed.Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging is a groundbreaking collection of some of the most significant voices in this area of research today. Gerontologists and those who serve the LGBT community are in great need of the information contained in this singular and definitive resource.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- 1. Historical Context for Research on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging -- 2. Trans Aging -- 3. The Aging Bisexual: The Invisible of the Invisible Minority -- 4. Physical and Mental Health of Older Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults -- 5. Sexuality in the Lives of Aging Lesbian and Bisexual Women -- 6. Gay Men and Aging: Sex and Intimacy -- 7. The Victimization of Older LGBT Adults: Patterns, Impact, and Implications for Intervention -- 8. Use and Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs -- 9. Aging Together: The Retirement Plans of Same-Sex Couples -- 10. Lesbian and Bisexual Women as Grandparents: The Centrality of Sexual Orientation in the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship -- 11. Legal Concerns of LGBT Elders -- 12. End-of-Life Issues for LGBT Older Adults -- 13. Community Needs Assessment: Documenting the Need for Affirmative Services for LGB Older Adults -- 14. openhouse: Community Building and Research in the LGBT Aging Population -- 15. SAGE: New York City's Pioneer Organization for LGBT Elders -- 16. Bibliography of Research and Clinical Perspectives on LGBT Aging: With updates by Tara Rose -- INDEX