Article
Reactions and Preferences for Training Among Area Agency on Aging Providers Working With Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults.
Journal of Applied Gerontology
(2020)
Abstract
Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) older adults face numerous barriers to healthy aging. These older adults may be less likely to seek out aging-focused services due to fear of discrimination and a lack of culturally competent services. There is a dearth of trainings for aging-focused professionals that would contribute to the development of affirming service environments for TGNC older adults. The current study explores providers’ responses to a professional development training made available nationwide to staff and volunteers of area agencies on aging. Participants’ (N = 155) reflections on what would be most helpful in their future work with TGNC older adults included requests for role-plays, instructions on creating more inclusive agency documents, increased contact with TGNC older adults, and managing discriminatory language in the workplace. Future directions include creating professional development opportunities that incorporate experiences with and exposure to both other aging-focused providers and TGNC elders.
Keywords
- LGBTQ,
- successful aging,
- access to care,
- gender,
- home- and community-based care and services
Disciplines
Publication Date
May 1, 2020
DOI
10.1177/0733464819868057
Citation Information
Allison R. Warren and Ann M. Steffen. "Reactions and Preferences for Training Among Area Agency on Aging Providers Working With Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults." Journal of Applied Gerontology Vol. 39 Iss. 5 (2020) p. 545 - 554 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ann-steffen/51/