Wilson Kimberley, Kortes-Miller Katherine, Stinchcombe Arne
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition,University of Guelph.
School of Social Work,Lakehead University.
Can J Aging. 2018 Mar;37(1):22-31. doi: 10.1017/S0714980817000514. Epub 2018 Jan 16.
Canada is experiencing population aging, and given the heterogeneity of older adults, there is increasing diversity in late life. The purpose of this study was to help fill the research gaps on LGBT aging and end-of-life. Through focus groups, we sought to better understand the lived experience of older LGBT individuals and to examine their concerns associated with end-of-life. Our analysis highlights the idea that identifying as LGBT matters when it comes to aging and end-of-life care. In particular, gender identity and sexual orientation matter when it comes to social connections, in the expectations individuals have for their own care, and in the unique fear related to staying out of the closet and maintaining identity throughout aging and end-of-life. This study underscores the need to consider gender identity and sexual orientation at end-of-life. In particular, recognition of intersectionality and social locations is crucial to facilitating positive aging experiences and end-of-life care.
加拿大正经历人口老龄化，鉴于老年人的异质性，晚年生活的多样性也在增加。本研究的目的是帮助填补关于 LGBT 群体老龄化和临终问题的研究空白。通过焦点小组，我们试图更好地了解老年 LGBT 群体的生活经历，并审视他们与临终相关的担忧。我们的分析突出了这样一种观点，即在老龄化和临终关怀方面，认同自己为 LGBT 群体是很重要的。特别是，在社会关系、个人对自身护理的期望以及与在整个老龄化和临终过程中出柜和保持身份相关的独特恐惧方面，性别认同和性取向都很重要。这项研究强调了在临终时考虑性别认同和性取向的必要性。特别是，认识到交叉性和社会位置对于促进积极的老龄化体验和临终关怀至关重要。
