Anticipated Need for Future Nursing Home Placement by Sexual Orientation: Early Findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Singleton, Mekiayla; Gassoumis, Zachary D.; Enguídanos, Susan

doi:10.1007/s13178-021-00581-y

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“…A lack of family and social support is a major aging concern for those in the SGM community, particularly those who are a racial and/or ethnic minority [ 5 ]. Additionally, prior literature has shown that those without children report a higher anticipated need to use a LTC facility, such as a nursing home, in the future [ 24 ]. However, those who did have family support acknowledged not expecting them to provide care thus leading them to anticipate and consider utilizing a LTC facility.…”

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Older Black Lesbians’ Needs and Expectations in Relation to Long-Term Care Facility Use

Singleton

Adams²,

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2022

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There is a dearth of long-term care research that focuses on the expectations and experiences of older sexual minority (SM) adults. That research dwindles further when examining subgroups within that population such as older Black lesbians. The purpose of this study was to explore older Black lesbians’ needs and expectations in relation to the utilization of long-term care (LTC) facilities. We conducted secondary data analysis using data from 14 focus groups that discussed health and aging with older Black lesbians. Transcriptions were analyzed in NVivo using deductive content analysis and structural coding. Three themes were identified in relation to needs and expectations for LTC facility use: (1) consideration or established plans to utilize a LTC facility, (2) concern for care facility environment, and (3) a desire to build one’s own community. These findings illustrate how older Black lesbians are planning for a potential need for LTC, their concerns about utilizing LTC, and alternative approaches to avoid LTC use. There remains a continued need for LTC communities that are inclusive and supportive of SM older adults as well as more SM-only communities where older adults can live openly and authentically.

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Older Black Lesbians’ Needs and Expectations in Relation to Long-Term Care Facility Use

Singleton

Adams²,

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2022

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“…In fact, many SM caregivers have identified nursing homes, personal care, home health services and others as the most needed services and programs for SM older adults (Fredriksen-Goldsen et al, 2011). This is particularly concerning as SM individuals anticipate a 34% chance of having a need for nursing home care in the future (Singleton et al, 2021).…”

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Exploration of Demographic Differences in Past and Anticipated Future Care Experiences of Older Sexual Minority Adults

Singleton

Enguídanos

2022

J Appl Gerontol

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Care experiences of sexual minority (SM) adults are largely characterized by the need for receiving care and providing care to their chosen family. This is due, in part, to the lack of family and social support and higher rates of health disparities. Using data from the “Maintaining Dignity: Understanding and Responding to the Challenges Facing Older LGBT Americans” AARP survey ( N = 1694), we examined factors associated with past and anticipated future care experiences among older SMs. Older SM individuals reported high rates of providing care (70%), anticipating future provision of care (71%), and needing care from a loved one (73%). Being older, identifying as female, and having a disability were highly associated with past care experiences. Being female, being in a relationship, and having better self-rated health were highly associated with future anticipated care experiences. These outcomes indicate the importance of having services that are inclusive in serving the SM community.

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Reflexive Planning for Later Life: Minority Stress and Aging Challenges among Midlife Chinese Lesbians and Gay Men

Liu

Lai

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Journal of Homosexuality

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Anticipated Need for Future Nursing Home Placement by Sexual Orientation: Early Findings from the Health and Retirement Study

Cited by 5 publications

References 17 publications

Older Black Lesbians’ Needs and Expectations in Relation to Long-Term Care Facility Use

Older Black Lesbians’ Needs and Expectations in Relation to Long-Term Care Facility Use

Exploration of Demographic Differences in Past and Anticipated Future Care Experiences of Older Sexual Minority Adults

Reflexive Planning for Later Life: Minority Stress and Aging Challenges among Midlife Chinese Lesbians and Gay Men

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