In For the ‘Stonewall Generation,’ turning to others for care could make them uniquely vulnerable, Wash. Post, June 3, 2019, JoNel Alecciaand Melissa Bailey explain the challenges facing LGBT baby boomers as they age. They explain, “In a country where most elder care is left to family, many LGBT people are estranged from relatives and don’t have that option. Turning to others for care — in assisted-living centers, nursing homes or hospice settings — makes them uniquely vulnerable.” They also report surveys revealing that LGBT seniors often receive discriminatory treatment.
Special thanks to Naomi Cahn, the Harold H. Greene Professor of Law at George Washington University for bringing this article to my attention.
