Working with older people in contexts of difference and discrimination

Psychosocial factors and ageing in older lesbian, gay and bisexual people: a systematic review of the literature

“…, Orel ). This may be due to largely heteronormative services (McIntyre & McDonald ), where older people are primarily seen as heterosexual or asexual (Ekdawi & Hansen ). Such implicit homophobia can mean gay men hide their sexuality if they fear receiving substandard care or being refused service (Neville & Henrickson ).…”

How do lesbian and gay people experience dementia?

“…Interviewees spoke about histories of activism and being ‘relationship trailblazers’. It is important that healthcare practitioners enable these ‘preferred versions’ to emerge (Ekdawi & Hansen, 2010, p. 146). This could include foregrounding LG history and culture in reminiscence groups.…”