Scoping Literature Review: Experiences of Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults, With Diagnoses of Dementia, Who Use Residential Long-Term Services and Supports

The number of sexual and gender minority (SGM) older adults utilizing residential long-term supports and services (LTSS) will increase in the forthcoming decades. Paradoxically, while requiring more LTSS services than their non-SGM counterparts, SGM older adults are less likely to access these servi...

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Published in:Journal of Applied Gerontology 2024-05, Vol.43 (5), p.562-576
Main Authors: Shippee, Tetyana, Rosser, B. R. Simon, Wright, Morgan M., Aumock, Cailynn, Moone, Rajean, Talley, Kristine M. C., Duran, Phil, Henning-Smith, Carrie, Cahill, Sean, Flatt, Jason D., Slaughter-Acey, Jaime, Greenwald, Samuel, McCarthy, Teresa, Ross, Michael W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Dementia
Discrimination
Gender Identity
Humans
Literature reviews
Long term
Older people
Services
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Sexual Behavior
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Summary:The number of sexual and gender minority (SGM) older adults utilizing residential long-term supports and services (LTSS) will increase in the forthcoming decades. Paradoxically, while requiring more LTSS services than their non-SGM counterparts, SGM older adults are less likely to access these services, partly due to fears of discrimination. Furthermore, SGM older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) present unique challenges and opportunities for LTSS facilities. This article provides a scoping review on the intersection between experiences of SGM older adults with AD/ADRD who use residential LTSS. This review identified three themes: (1) the experiences of discrimination among SGM residents in LTSS facilities, (2) the need for comprehensive staff training in residential LTSS to ensure proper care of SGM populations, and (3) the crucial role of inclusive facility policies. As the number of SGM older adults is expected to increase, further research is necessary.
ISSN:0733-4648
1552-4523
1552-4523
DOI:10.1177/07334648231213532