Midlife and Older LGBT Adults: Knowledge and Affirmative Practice for the Social Services

By Ski Hunter

Book Overview

This guide presents a unique look at the lives of midlife and older LGBT people. It reviews various "life arenas" in which midlife and older LGBT persons exist, and examines the problems with which they cope. It addresses the lives of this unique group-from their sexual identities to their family and work situations. The book also provides an overview of social work practice issues with midlife and older LGBT persons, including coming out and disclosure, couples and family, and group and community practice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789018365
• ISBN13: 9780789018366
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 8.4"