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Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia

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Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia. / Waling, Andrea; Lyons, Anthony; Alba, Beatrice et al.
In: Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol. 41, No. 3, 30.09.2022, p. 424-430.

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Waling, A, Lyons, A, Alba, B, Minichiello, V, Barrett, C, Hughes, M, Fredriksen‐Goldsen, K, Edmonds, S & Bath, N 2022, 'Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 424-430. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13076

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Waling, A., Lyons, A., Alba, B., Minichiello, V., Barrett, C., Hughes, M., Fredriksen‐Goldsen, K., Edmonds, S., & Bath, N. (2022). Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41(3), 424-430. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.13076

Vancouver

Waling A, Lyons A, Alba B, Minichiello V, Barrett C, Hughes M et al. Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia. Australasian Journal on Ageing. 2022 Sept 30;41(3):424-430. Epub 2022 May 12. doi: 10.1111/ajag.13076

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Waling, Andrea ; Lyons, Anthony ; Alba, Beatrice et al. / Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia. In: Australasian Journal on Ageing. 2022 ; Vol. 41, No. 3. pp. 424-430.

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title = "Experiences of informal caregiving among older lesbian and gay adults in Australia",
abstract = "ObjectiveThis study examined older lesbian and gay adults' experiences regarding informal caregiving, including challenges and positive aspects of caregiving.MethodsInterviews were conducted with 16 lesbian women and gay men in Australia, aged 60+, who were engaged in informal caregiving. Analyses involved a qualitative thematic approach.ResultsMost participants were caring for a friend or partner and regarded caregiving as a form of love and did not seek external support despite noting several impacts. Some participants found that they too were beginning to require care. For some, formal care was being considered, but with a degree of reluctance.ConclusionsOlder lesbian and gay adult caregivers experience a range of challenges and support needs in relation to their experiences with the caregiving role. This research highlights a need for ensuring that caregiving policies and practices be responsive to the experiences and challenges faced by older lesbian and gay people.",
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AU - Lyons, Anthony

AU - Alba, Beatrice

AU - Minichiello, Victor

AU - Barrett, Catherine

AU - Hughes, Mark

AU - Fredriksen‐Goldsen, Karen

AU - Edmonds, Samantha

AU - Bath, Nicky

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N2 - ObjectiveThis study examined older lesbian and gay adults' experiences regarding informal caregiving, including challenges and positive aspects of caregiving.MethodsInterviews were conducted with 16 lesbian women and gay men in Australia, aged 60+, who were engaged in informal caregiving. Analyses involved a qualitative thematic approach.ResultsMost participants were caring for a friend or partner and regarded caregiving as a form of love and did not seek external support despite noting several impacts. Some participants found that they too were beginning to require care. For some, formal care was being considered, but with a degree of reluctance.ConclusionsOlder lesbian and gay adult caregivers experience a range of challenges and support needs in relation to their experiences with the caregiving role. This research highlights a need for ensuring that caregiving policies and practices be responsive to the experiences and challenges faced by older lesbian and gay people.

AB - ObjectiveThis study examined older lesbian and gay adults' experiences regarding informal caregiving, including challenges and positive aspects of caregiving.MethodsInterviews were conducted with 16 lesbian women and gay men in Australia, aged 60+, who were engaged in informal caregiving. Analyses involved a qualitative thematic approach.ResultsMost participants were caring for a friend or partner and regarded caregiving as a form of love and did not seek external support despite noting several impacts. Some participants found that they too were beginning to require care. For some, formal care was being considered, but with a degree of reluctance.ConclusionsOlder lesbian and gay adult caregivers experience a range of challenges and support needs in relation to their experiences with the caregiving role. This research highlights a need for ensuring that caregiving policies and practices be responsive to the experiences and challenges faced by older lesbian and gay people.

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