Bonnie Tompkins posted in Including Diverse Perspectives
5 years ago
Community
Title: Staying out of the closet: LGBT older adults' hopes and fears in considering end-of-life (2018)
This article provides insight on perspectives of Canadian LGBT older adults and their experiences on ageing and end of life. The knowledge from this study reiterates that sexual orientation and gender identity are determinants of health through evidence end of life care barriers.
Strengthening social environments and supports through initiatives that encourage diversity and inclusion within Compassionate Communities is a way to begin breaking the stigma and associated barriers for these populations.