Estimates are that 5-10% of older adults are LGBT.
In response to the call to improve clinicians' cultural competency with older adults from minority groups, attention is also focused on an overlooked segment of the aging population: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)* older adults. Seek LGBT health resources for best practice guidelines and for clinical decisions.Work to build trust and gain credibility by improving communication, and by becoming informed about unique strengths, stressors, and legal challenges in the lives of LGBT older adults.Involve all team members and office staff in changes. Revise practice/clinic websites, brochures, waiting rooms, and forms to be inclusive and welcoming to LGBT older adults.June 2017 TIPS ABOUT PROVIDING CARE FOR LGBT OLDER ADULTS Linda A Travis, PsyD, Beatitudes Campus, Phoenix, Arizona
