Lesbians Over 65:

Kehoe, Monika

doi:10.1300/j082v12n03_12

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“…Through their negotiations of transitions across the life course, gay men and lesbians may be better equipped to accept aging than are their heterosexual counterparts (Adelman 1990; Kehoe 1986, 1988; Quam and Whitford 1992; Sharp 1997), through what is termed “crisis competence” (Friend 1980; Kimmel 1980) or “mastery of crisis” (Berger 1980). Crisis competence theory states that successful management of one stigmatized identity early in the life course (e.g., gay, lesbian, or bisexual) creates skills that transfer to the successful management of a later stigmatized identity (e.g., older adult; Berger and Kelly 2001).…”

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Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

2010

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In a review of 58 articles published between 1984 and 2008, this article synthesizes the recent state of social research on older lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults in order to summarize existing knowledge about these groups, to guide future research on aging, and to identify the substantive issues affecting their lives. Based on a life-course perspective, the primary research domains identified include the interplay of lives and historical times and linked and interdependent lives. After reviewing the literature in each of these areas, the article presents an examination of the strengths and limitations of the body of knowledge and an outline of a blueprint for future research.

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Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

2010

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“…In addition to the limited availability of suitable data, a related culprit behind the lack of information on health inequalities among older sexual minority women is the 'invisibility' of this population in the fields of epidemiology, sociology, and gerontology (Traies 2015). As argued by Kehoe (Kehoe 1986) and Deevey (Deevey 1990), older sexual minority women embody, at the very least, three intersecting systems of oppression (sexism, heterosexism, and ageism) that result in their marginalisation, disempowerment, and subsequent exclusion from academic and policy discourses. The invisibility of older sexual minority women is further exacerbated by their own active hiding (Traies 2016).…”

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Health and socio-economic inequalities by sexual orientation among older women in the United Kingdom: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study

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2020

Ageing and Society

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) women living in the United Kingdom (UK) experience worse health than their heterosexual peers throughout their lives, but less is known about health inequalities in older age. This study uses population-level data to examine inequalities among LGBQ older women and women who prefer not to disclose their sexuality, compared to heterosexual women. Analyses use data from women aged 50 and older who were active in Waves 3 and 7 of the UK Household Longitudinal Study (also known as Understanding Society) (N = 8,209) to examine inequalities in socio-economic conditions, health and alcohol consumption across sexual orientation groups. LGBQ older women are on average younger and have higher socio-economic resources than their heterosexual peers. In contrast, women who prefer not to disclose their sexual orientation are older and have the lowest income and educational qualifications. Results of the health inequalities analyses show that LGBQ older women are almost twice as likely as heterosexual older women to engage in harmful alcohol consumption. Older women who prefer not to disclose their sexuality have worse physical and mental health than heterosexual older women. The health of LGBQ older women and women who prefer not to disclose their sexual orientation is one of the most neglected research areas in UK gerontology. Findings of this study contribute to our understanding of their social and health circumstances, and illuminate methodological limitations in existing data.

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“…Several studies report that sexual intimacy is highly valued in older gay men's lives (Berger, 1982;Gray and Dressel, 1985;Pope and Schulz, 1990). Likewise, two studies by Kehoe (1986;1988) confirm that older lesbians continue to value sexual expression and sexual intimacy in later life, and where sexual intimacy is absent it is mostly due to lack of opportunity rather than choice. A particular challenge for health services is that many providers report never having encountered gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered older clients (Age Concern, 2006), and only 14% of gay, lesbian, and bisexual older people report being open about their sexuality with their healthcare providers (Heaphy et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 96%

Sexuality, aging, and dementia

Benbow

Beeston

2012

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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ABSTRACTBackground:Sexuality in later life and its relationship to dementia is a neglected topic: greater understanding of the area has the potential to contribute to the quality of life of people with dementia, their family members, and formal carers. We review current knowledge about sexuality, aging, and dementia.Methods:We undertook a review of the recent literature to examine of the following areas: what is known about sexuality and aging, and about attitudes to sexuality and aging; what is known about the relevance of sexuality and aging to people living with dementia and their care; and the management of sexual behaviors causing concern to others.Results:Sexual activity decreases in frequency with increasing age but many older people remain sexually active; there is no age limit to sexual responsiveness; and sexuality is becoming more important to successive cohorts of older people, including people living with dementia and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered elderly people. Attitudes and beliefs toward sexuality and aging are strongly influenced by stereotypes and myths, not only among the general public but also among those working in health and social care.Conclusions:Professional bodies should include sexuality, aging, and dementia in their training curricula. More work is needed on the impact of environmental issues, particularly in group living situations, on older adults’ sexuality, and on consent issues. Ethical decision-making frameworks can be useful in practice. Organizations should investigate how to support staff in avoiding a problem-orientated approach and focus on providing holistic person-centered care.

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Lesbians Over 65:

Cited by 72 publications

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Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

Aging and Sexual Orientation: A 25-Year Review of the Literature

Health and socio-economic inequalities by sexual orientation among older women in the United Kingdom: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study

Sexuality, aging, and dementia

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