Introduction: Trans ageing and care – a review of the terrain

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19 Jul 2024
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This introductory chapter provides an overview of the contemporary issues and topics in trans ageing and care and outlines the book’s contribution to enhancing understanding, navigating more confidently and improving practice with trans older adults. The chapter includes an overview of the trans and gender diverse ageing population in the context of the social and political landscape and introduces common terminology along with some of the themes and concepts that are followed through in subsequent chapters such as intimacy, family, community, accessing and using care and support services, and health disparities. It also provides an understanding of trans life trajectories, including the diversity and intersectionalities of the population, and the emerging emphasis on non-binary identities and what this means for later life.

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