The Lives of Lgbt Older Adults: Understanding the Challenges and Resilience - Orel, Nancy A. , Ed.
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Uses a life course perspective to investigate how LGBT older adults have been shaped by social stigma and systematic discrimination. Although many of their experiences are similar to those of younger LGBT individuals, LGBT elders grew up in a particularly oppressive time, which continues to impact their well-being.

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Uses a life course perspective to investigate how LGBT older adults have been shaped by social stigma and systematic discrimination. Although many of their experiences are similar to those of younger LGBT individuals, LGBT elders grew up in a particularly oppressive time, which continues to impact their well-being.
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Nancy A. Orel, PhD, LPC, received her doctorate in counselor education from the University of Toledo in 1999. In 2000, she joined the faculty of Bowling Green State University, where she is a tenured professor in the Department of Human Services. Dr. Orel currently serves as associate dean of the Gerontology Program (College of Health and Human Services), and graduate coordinator for the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Gerontology. Dr. Orel's research and publications have focused on intergenerational relationships within diverse family structures and the needs and concerns of vulnerable populations of older adults (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender elders; older adults living with HIV/AIDS).   Christine A. Fruhauf, PhD, received her doctorate in human development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2003. The same year, she joined the faculty of Colorado State University, where she is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). She serves as director of the HDFS Extension and Coordinator of the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor. Dr. Fruhauf is currently treasurer elect to the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of GLBT Family Studies and the Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. Her research interests include grandparent–grandchildren relationships, young adult caregivers, and gerontological education and instruction.