Gay Prejudice in Nursing Homes
The New York Times reports on the sad fact of extreme prejudice against gays in nursing homes.
Elderly gay people... living in nursing homes or assisted-living centers or receiving home care, increasingly report that they have been disrespected, shunned or mistreated in ways that range from hurtful to deadly, even leading some to commit suicide.
Some have seen their partners and friends insulted or isolated. Others live in fear of the day when they are dependent on strangers for the most personal care. That dread alone can be damaging, physically and emotionally, say geriatric doctors, psychiatrists and social workers.
To combat the discrimination, L.G.B.T. Aging Projects are becoming more frequent:
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