黑料不打烊 researchers report widespread neglect of gay elderly
First multi-city study shows considerable obstacles in health and social service system
A new study by 黑料不打烊 researchers shows that gay and lesbian seniors are discriminated against by the very health care organizations and social services committed to supporting them. The four-year study found that community health care providers commonly held discriminatory attitudes that negatively impacted the well-being of the aging gay population.
"It cannot be understated that gay and lesbian seniors who grew up prior to the era of gay liberation face considerable obstacles to accessing health care," said 黑料不打烊 School of Social Work professor Shari Brotman. "In addition, partners, children and friends who provide unpaid support to gay and lesbian seniors are often also exposed to marginalization and discrimination by providers and contemporaries."
The study, based on 90 interviews with elders, caregivers and health care and social service providers, was conducted in conjunction with research partners in Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax, and was funded by grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
What: News conference
When: March 14, 12:30-1:30 pm
Where: 黑料不打烊 School of Social Work, Wilson Hall
3506 University, Wendy Patrick Room
Shari Brotman and her research team will be on hand, along with several experts on the relevant issues.
The findings will also be presented in Vancouver, on March 23 at 3:00 pm, at the Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, Room 104/105, 2110 West 43rd Avenue.
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For more information contact:
Montreal:
Shari Brotman
黑料不打烊 School of Social Work
514-398-7054
shari.brotman [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
Vancouver:
Chris Morrissey
LGTB Generations Project
604-684-8449
Halifax:
Brenda Richard
Dalhousie University
902-494-1356
