title: [Diversification in old age - the influence of sexual orientation, based on the situation of homosexual men].
abstract: This contribution provides an overview of the discussion on living arrangements and needs of homosexual men in old age. The term "living arrangements" refers to the scope of activities arising from the interaction between external, material/social resources and personal capacity as well as competence. External resources and personal competence change as a person ages and, depending on the given biographical constellation, influence the living arrangements of ageing people in different ways. Furthermore, these arrangements are also affected by social and by cultural shifts/developments, leading to increased differentiation of life situations in old age, and to individual experiences of ageing. The contribution therefore discusses research findings on biographical experience, living arrangements, needs and examples of self-help concepts arising within this particular group of ageing individuals. The aim is to foster understanding of requirements in ageing populations within the diversity of histories, sexualities and living arrangements.
authors.affiliation: Universität Kassel, Lehrstuhl Soziale Gerontologie, Fachbereich Sozialwesen, Arnold-Bode-Str. 10, 34109, Kassel, Germany.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Reimann
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lasch
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000401:mortality; D000368:Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005060:Europe; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D007206:Individuality; D008019:Life Style; D008136:Longevity; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011287:Prejudice; D012111:Residence Characteristics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012648:Self Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012933:Social Identification; D012934:Social Isolation; D012944:Social Support; D013240:Stereotyping