It's time to talk about LGBTQ+ elder care
05/12/25 at 02:15 AM
It's time to talk about LGBTQ+ elder care
Psychology Today - Caregiving; by Stephanie Sarazin, M.P.P.; 5/6/25
A once-hidden story is helping us think about queer kinship and caregiving. Key points:
- LGBGQ+ patients and caregivers often struggle in healthcare systems not inclusive or sensitive to their needs.
- LGBTQ+ seniors are four times less likely than heterosexual peers to have children to aid in their care.
- Healthcare providers often fail to acknowledge the grief of LGBTQ+ partners.