[Australia] Making it easier for people in their 60s to come out

[Amelia Pond]

Making it easier for people in their 60s to come out
Aug. 8, 2013, 7:30 a.m.

http://www.portlincolntimes.com.au/story/1687760/making-it-easier-for-people-in-their-60s-to-come-out/?cs=1500

THE beginning of a conversation, a workshop on alternate orientation and gender diversity in dementia, ageing and aged care services, was held at the Port Lincoln Anglican Hall late last month.

Alzheimer's Australia SA lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, intersex (LGBTI) project officer Norman Radican presented the workshop.

Mr Radican said ageing, aged care and dementia services staff needed to become more aware of the issues faced by LGBTI clients.

"Treating people equally is not the same as treating them equitably," he said.

"To provide a quality service we have to understand the needs of culturally diverse clients - LGBTI, people who are from rural and remote areas, people who have suffered homelessness.

"What they need to be able to do is increase their sensitivity and awareness to provide a culturally appropriate service."

He said ageing, aged care and dementia services could be daunting for many LGBTI clients, whose home had become their safe haven.

[Davina]

Good news indeed.  It seems  society is slowly coming to the realization there are many older transsexuals
living among us and as the article mentioned many have been living in denial most of their lives so deserve and need somewhat different care from the younger generation who are able to  accept their transsexuality  more easily and  move on with their lives.  I know in my case the biggest hurdle I had to overcome was simply accepting the fact that I was transsexual.