While it is not surprizing that older gay and lesbian Americans face prejudice and discrimination, it is only recently that the issue has been brought nation-wide attention as a number of social justice organizations have tried to educate the public and fight discrimination. An article in The New York Times by Jane Gross reports on the issue:
Elderly gay people like Ms. Donadello, living in nursing homes or assisted-living centers or receiving home care, increasingly report that they have been disrespected, shunned or mistreated in ways that range from hurtful to deadly, even leading some to commit suicide.
Some have seen their partners and friends insulted or isolated. Others live in fear of the day when they are dependent on strangers for the most personal care. That dread alone can be damaging, physically and emotionally, say geriatric doctors, psychiatrists and social workers.
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