The Health and Social Service Needs of Gay and Lesbian Elders and Their Families in Canada

Brotman, S.; Ryan, B.; Cormier, R.

doi:10.1093/geront/43.2.192

Cited by 299LGBTQ Health, Identity, and PolicyAging, Elder Care, and Social IssuesGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes

The Health and Social Service Needs of Gay and Lesbian Elders and Their Families in Canada

Brotman, S., Ryan, B., Cormier, R.·2003·The Gerontologist

DOI 10.1093/geront/43.2.192

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Purpose This article reports the findings of a study, undertaken in 2000, whose purpose was to gather information about the experiences and realities of gay and lesbian seniors and their families from across Canada in accessing a broad range of health and social services in the community, and to examine the role of health care and social service organizations in shaping access and service delivery. Design and methods This study used a qualitative exploratory design based on focus group interviews. Perspectives of older gay men and lesbians and their families involved in organizations addressing these issues, as well as professionals from both gay and lesbian health organizations and mainstream elder care organizations were sought. Results Specific reference was made to the impact of discrimination on the health and access to health services of these populations. Issues relating to invisibility, historic and current barriers to care, and the nature of service options are identified. Implications Recommendations for change are highlighted, including those related to best practice programs and policies in the long-term care sector.

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Authors: Brotman, S., Ryan, B., & Cormier, R.
Affiliations: McGill University (CA)
Corresponding author: Brotman, S.
ORCID: Brotman, S.
Venue: The Gerontologist
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published: 2003-04-01
Volume: 43
Issue: 2
Pages: 192-202
ISSN: 0016-9013 (ISSN-L)
1758-5341
DOI: 10.1093/geront/43.2.192
OpenAlex: W2046227133
Cited by: 299
References: 57
Citations by year: 2026: 5 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 9 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 14 · 2019: 25 · 2018: 17 · 2017: 17 · 2016: 18 · 2015: 17 · 2014: 22 · 2013: 25 · 2012: 16
FWCI: 6.05
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: The Gerontologist (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
Keywords: family caregivers, health care access, access to social services, health care discrimination, invisibility, barriers to care, long-term care, service delivery
MeSH terms: Aged, Attitude of Health Personnel, Awareness, Canada, Female, Health Services Needs and Demand, Humans, Long-Term Care, Male, Social Support, Stereotyping, Focus Groups, Homosexuality, Male, Homosexuality, Female

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