LGBT elders

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:group_of_people
gptkbp:faced social isolation
housing discrimination
barriers to end-of-life planning
barriers to legal protections
barriers to partner benefits
discrimination in healthcare
higher risk of poverty
increased risk of HIV/AIDS
lack of family support
mental health disparities
stigma from both ageism and homophobia/transphobia
unique challenges related to aging
gptkbp:heldBy less likely to access senior services
less likely to have children
more likely to live alone
often not recognized in policy or research
subject of public policy discussions
subject of research in gerontology
more likely to conceal sexual orientation or gender identity
at risk of being placed in non-affirming care facilities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label LGBT elders
gptkbp:refersTo older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:National_Resource_Center_on_LGBT_Aging
gptkb:SAGE_(Services_&_Advocacy_for_GLBT_Elders)
LGBT advocacy organizations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:LGBTQ+_community
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5