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Friends, family, and caregiving among midlife and older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults.

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The study examines the frequency and nature of the informal caregiving experience for midlife and older lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender adults and implications for enhancing resources to more fully support the 10% of caregivers that are caring for non-kin are discussed.
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The study examines the frequency and nature of the informal caregiving experience for midlife and older lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) adults. Responses from a Twin Cities Metropolitan Area LGBT aging needs assessment survey were analyzed for social supports, current caregiving activity and availability of a caregiver. The majority of respondents identified a primary caregiver who was not a legal relation; and compared to the general population were (a) less likely to have traditional sources of caregiver support and (b) more likely to be serving as a caregiver and caring for someone to whom they were not legally related. Implications of the findings for enhancing resources to more fully support the 10% of caregivers that are caring for non-kin are discussed.

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The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People: Building a Foundation for Better Understanding

Robert Graham
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