Disabilities and chronic illness among LGBT elders: Responses of medicine, public health, rehabilitation, and social work

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Abstract

Aging is frequently marked by chronic conditions and disability involving physical, psychological, and sensory disorders. Individuals with adult or later onset of chronic illness or acquired disability (CIAD) tend to experience more adjustment difficulties than those with early onset. Although most elderly adults remain healthy throughout the aging process, many LGBT elders do have chronic conditions and disabilities that affect their health and successful aging. This chapter reviews disabilities and chronic conditions that affect LGBT elders, challenges they face in dealing with disabilities and chronic illness, and implications of health care and health policy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of LGBT Elders
Subtitle of host publicationAn Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies
Pages619-635
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9783319036236
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.

Keywords

  • Acquired disability
  • Chronic illness
  • Disability
  • Late onset

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences
  • General Medicine
  • General Psychology

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