Exploration of Demographic Differences in Past and Anticipated Future Care Experiences of Older Sexual Minority Adults

Care experiences of sexual minority (SM) adults are largely characterized by the need for receiving care and providing care to their chosen family. This is due, in part, to the lack of family and social support and higher rates of health disparities. Using data from the “Maintaining Dignity: Underst...

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Published in:Journal of applied gerontology 2022-09, Vol.41 (9), p.2045-2055
Main Authors: Singleton, Mekiayla C., Enguidanos, Susan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ethnicity
Families & family life
Female
Health services
Human dignity
Humans
LGBTQ people
Male
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
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Summary:Care experiences of sexual minority (SM) adults are largely characterized by the need for receiving care and providing care to their chosen family. This is due, in part, to the lack of family and social support and higher rates of health disparities. Using data from the “Maintaining Dignity: Understanding and Responding to the Challenges Facing Older LGBT Americans” AARP survey (N = 1694), we examined factors associated with past and anticipated future care experiences among older SMs. Older SM individuals reported high rates of providing care (70%), anticipating future provision of care (71%), and needing care from a loved one (73%). Being older, identifying as female, and having a disability were highly associated with past care experiences. Being female, being in a relationship, and having better self-rated health were highly associated with future anticipated care experiences. These outcomes indicate the importance of having services that are inclusive in serving the SM community.
ISSN:0733-4648
1552-4523
DOI:10.1177/07334648221098996