LGBT older adults emerging from the shadows: Health disparities, risk & resilience
ABSTRACT
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults have largely been an invisible population, although they are now emerging from the shadows. Along with shifting demographics and profound graying of the global population, the older adult population is becoming increasingly diverse. Estimates indicate that more than 100 million Americans are aged 50 and older (US Census Bureau 2013b). By 2030, it is estimated that nearly 133 million Americans will be aged 50 and older with the 50-64 age group shrinking slightly, and those 65 and older nearly doubling (US Census Bureau 2013a).
CITATION
Hoy-Ellis, C.P., Fredriksen-Goldsen, K.I. (2017). LGBT older adults emerging from the shadows: Health disparities, risk & resilience. Silvertein, M.D. (Ed). Later-Life Social Support and Service Provision in Diverse and Vulnerable Populations. Routledge.