LGBT elders in rural settings, small towns, and frontier regions

Debra A. Harley

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03623-6_25

LGBT elders in rural settings, small towns, and frontier regions

Debra A. Harley

Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education

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Abstract

Rural areas have a higher percentage of older adults than the rest of the USA and are expected to experience the greatest increase in this age group, as many rural areas are becoming retirement communities. This chapter presents a trans-disciplinary examination of issues relevant to LGBT elders in rural settings (RS), small towns (ST), and frontier regions (FR). Information is presented on the characteristics of these areas, a profile of LGBT elders in these settings, issues of isolation and survival strategies, healthcare concerns and disclosure, and issues about integrated services and policy. For many LGBT elders, geographic location, in tandem with social, cultural, and economic issues, is a significant factor that influences how LGBT individuals experience aging.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of LGBT Elders
Subtitle of host publication	An Interdisciplinary Approach to Principles, Practices, and Policies
Pages	493-511
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319036236
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03623-6_25
State	Published - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

Frontier
Geographic location
Remote communities
Rural
Small town

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Social Sciences (all)
Medicine (all)
Psychology (all)

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