Gray and Gay: A Community Dialogue on the Issues and Concerns of Older Gays and Lesbians

A series of dialogues among service providers was held in greater Cleveland, Ohio, to increase understanding about gay and lesbian aging, identify issues in working with this population, and develop strategies for improving local services and opportunities for older gays and lesbians. Evaluation of...

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Published in:Journal of gay & lesbian social services 2004-06, Vol.17 (1), p.23-45
Main Authors: Anetzberger, Georgia J., Ishler, Karen J., Mostade, Jeffrey, Blair, Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
community dialogue
Education
Elderly
Gay and lesbian aging
Gays
Gays & lesbians
Homosexuality
Human relations
Interpersonal communication
Lesbianism
Lesbians
Life
Lifetime
Ohio
Old age
Older people
Personal relationships
service development
Social aspects
Social conditions
Social service
Social Services
Social Work
training and education
United States
Work with sexual minorities
Work with the aged
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Summary:A series of dialogues among service providers was held in greater Cleveland, Ohio, to increase understanding about gay and lesbian aging, identify issues in working with this population, and develop strategies for improving local services and opportunities for older gays and lesbians. Evaluation of the series suggested that it greatly increased awareness and sensitivity among those in attendance and more modestly changed the community and organizations represented. Follow-up activities by participants included targeted outreach, related conversations with supervisors and coworkers, policy review, and in-service training. Suggestions are made for replicating the series in other communities.
ISSN:1053-8720
2993-3021
1540-4056
2993-303X
DOI:10.1300/J041v17n01_03