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| Training, geography and provision of aging services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults | | Author(s) | K Abel Knochel, Catherine F Croghan, Rajean P Moone |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 55, no 5, July 2012 |
| Pages | pp 426-443 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Gay men ; Lesbians ; Transexuals ; Services ; Paid welfare workers ; Personnel ; Training [welfare work] ; Attitude. |
| Annotation | Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults avoid needed medical, social and long-term care, and hide their identities when they do access such services. The aim of this study was to explore the readiness of providers of ageing services to provide culturally appropriate services to LGBT clients. An online survey was conducted of leaders of 320 area agencies on ageing to understand their services, training, and beliefs about serving LGBT older adults. The findings showed that few agencies provided LGBT services or outreach. One-third had trained staff around LGBT ageing and four-fifths were willing to offer training; these numbers were significantly higher for urban-based agencies. Agencies that had provided staff training and urban-based agencies were more likely: to provide LGBT outreach and services; to believe in addressing LGBT issues; and to receive LGBT assistance requests. Training, policy, organising, and research implications are discussed. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-121026040 A |
| Classmark | ES6DA: ES6DB: ES6G: I: QP: QM: QW: DP |
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