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| http://www.asaging.org/publications/dbase/GEN/Gen.25_2.Blando.pdf, Free
Blando's article is a bit scholarly and a bit old, but still a good source of information on this subject. |
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| Gp Solo Aba, 2004, $59.00
http://www.amazon.com/Estate-Planning-Same-Sex-Couples-Burda/dp/1590313828/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274892812&sr=1-24
Burda, addresses the specific estate planning issues that arise for same-sex relationships (also applicable to other unmarried people, including unmarried heterosexual couples, and sibling pairs or best friends who are living together in old age). |
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| Seal Press, 2004, $16.95
http://www.amazon.com/Lesbian-Couples-Creating-Healthy-Relationships/dp/1580051316/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276018529&sr=1-1#noop
Clunis and Green discuss commitment ceremonies and marriage, living arrangements, work, money, togetherness and separate identities, coming out to family and friends, resolving conflict and understanding each other. |
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| http://pewsocialtrends.org/2011/08/25/how-accurate-are-counts-of-same-sex-couples/?src=prc-headline, Free
Cohn analyzes the problems collecting data on same-sex couples, arguing persuasively that the 2010 U.S. Census has undercounted this population.. |
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| Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE), March 2010, Free
http://www.lgbtmap.org/file/advancing-equality-for-lgbt-elders.pdf
Among other findings: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults tend to be less financially secure, find it more difficult to achieve good health and get good health care, and are more likely to face social isolation. |
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| Backinprint, 2005, $17.95
http://www.amazon.com/Love-Between-Men-Enhancing-Relationships/dp/0595341462/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276018348&sr=1-31
This book is for you, if you are a gay man and you’d like to improve your relationship and communicate better with your boyfriend, lover, or even your next date. |
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| http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/wayoflife/03/17/gays.aging.problems/index.html, Free
Outlines some issues and strategies that relate to the legal situation of older same-sex couples. |
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| http://www.retirementdictionary.com/articles/fiveretirementplanningtipssamesex41909, Free
Extra precautions same-sex couples must take to make sure their retirement plans are fail-safe. |
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| http://jag.sagepub.com/content/30/1/123.abstract
The authors report that the more gay participants conceal sexual orientation, the more they engage in retirement financial planning. |
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| http://jag.sagepub.com/content/30/3/370.abstract
The authors found that few agencies that participated in the study provide services targeted to the gay and lesbian population, and some agencies were unwilling to consider their unique needs. |