LGBT+ concerns of ageing and accessing aged care services in Australia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: People older than 65 years are anticipated to comprise a steadily increasing proportion of the Australian population. This older adult population is also made up of other sub-populations that may experience similar, different or additional needs to the 'average' older adult, such as LGBT+ people. Given the well-documented history of oppression, stigma and discrimination, research is critically needed to understand how to best support the concerns and needs of populations such as LGBT+ people. The present cross-sectional study aimed to explore the concerns of ageing and accessing aged care services among 171 LGBT+ people in Australia. The results revealed that LGBT+ people were most concerned about their health and physical functioning, including feelings of isolation, loneliness and abando

SUBMITTER: Scott K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12379134 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature