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The purpose of this chapter is to understand the challenges faced by LGBT Hispanic/Latino LGBT persons in older age. In order to provide the reader with a contextual framework of Latino elders, a statistical profile is presented. Similar to other ethnic groups in the USA, Hispanics have intracultural as wells as intercultural differences. Information is presented on the Latino community’s perceptions of LGBT persons, current characteristics and values and the role of acculturation, service delivery models for LGBT Hispanic elders and health policy. Attention is given to the generational difference and immigrant and US-born influences among Latinos.

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Appendices

Learning Activities

Self-Check Questions

  1. 1.

    What are some common cultural values and characteristics that exist across Latino/Hispanic groups?

  2. 2.

    What are some gender role conflicts that Hispanic immigrant often experience in regard to traditional gender role expectations?

  3. 3.

    What are the core values of personalism among Hispanic/Latinos?

  4. 4.

    What are still some issues that must be addressed by Hispanic/Latino LGBT elders who do not face prejudice from their family or community?

  5. 5.

    What are the perceptions of LGBT Hispanic/Latino elders about aging in the LGBT community?

Experiential Exercises

  1. 1.

    Volunteer to work with a senior citizen center or social organization to work as a translator to explain information on outreach services to LGBT Latino elders.

  2. 2.

    Develop a resource manual of local services for LGBT Latino elders. Provide the manual in both Spanish and English.

  3. 3.

    Moderate a community forum for families of Latino LGBT elders to facilitate discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity.

Multiple-Choice Questions

  1. 1.

    What is the most important social unit among Latinos that plays a central role in how they care for aging relatives?

    1. (a)

      Religion

    2. (b)

      Family

    3. (c)

      Community

    4. (d)

      Country of Origin

  2. 2.

    Hispanics/Latinos who depend on family and friends during the course of their everyday lives and for getting ahead, are referred to as ____.

    1. (a)

      Individualist

    2. (b)

      Hierarchical

    3. (c)

      Collectivist

    4. (d)

      Independent

  3. 3.

    Which of the following informs Latinos/Hispanics’ support of fairness and equality for LGBT persons?

    1. (a)

      Faith experience

    2. (b)

      Acculturation

    3. (c)

      Assimilation

    4. (d)

      Immigration status

  4. 4.

    Which of the following is the greatest source of income for Latino elders?

    1. (a)

      Earned income

    2. (b)

      Pension

    3. (c)

      Welfare assistance

    4. (d)

      Social Security

  5. 5.

    Which of the following is a major contributor to transgender Latinos never being tested and diagnosed in advance stages of sexually transmitted diseases?

    1. (a)

      Isolation

    2. (b)

      Lack of English proficiency

    3. (c)

      Rejection by their families

    4. (d)

      Lack of comfort with sharing their sexuality with a service provider

  6. 6.

    Which of the following is recommended for healthcare providers to recognize about Hispanic elders?

    1. (a)

      They are more likely to take advice of their physician

    2. (b)

      They are more likely to take advice of respected community members

    3. (c)

      They are more likely to visit a doctor on a regular basis

    4. (d)

      They are more likely to be preventive in their approach to health

  7. 7.

    Which of the following best reflects Latinos’ attitude toward future health needs?

    1. (a)

      Talking about future health needs is seen as emotionally helpful

    2. (b)

      Talking about future health needs is seen as practical

    3. (c)

      Talking about future health needs is seen as frightening

    4. (d)

      Talking about future health needs is seen as nurturing

  8. 8.

    Which of the following is most likely for Hispanic bisexual women?

    1. (a)

      Less likely to have social support than lesbians

    2. (b)

      More likely to share the challenges they face of being both a sexual and ethnic minority

    3. (c)

      Less likely to have attempted suicide

    4. (d)

      More likely to self-report their mental health status

  9. 9.

    In which setting does Latino elders prefer to live?

    1. (a)

      Long-tern care facilities

    2. (b)

      Their own home

    3. (c)

      A commune

    4. (d)

      Retirement community

  10. 10.

    Why is outreach programs recommended for health and social service work with Latino elders?

    1. (a)

      Latino elders response better to organized services

    2. (b)

      Latino elders frequently visit senior citizens community centers

    3. (c)

      Latino elders frequently explore partnership services

    4. (d)

      Latino elders who do not speak English do not proactively seek services

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  • 2-c

  • 3-a

  • 4-d

  • 5-d

  • 6-b

  • 7-c

  • 8-a

  • 9-b

  • 10-d

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