Polyamorous elders : aging in open relationships /: aging in open relationships. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Kathy Labriola.
• Authors: Labriola, Kathy
• Contents: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Introduction What is the Prevalence of Polyamory Among Elders? “The Greatest Generation” and the “Baby Boomers” Intersectionality and Poly Elders Studies that Attempt to Fill in the Gaps on Information about Poly Elders Research Methods The Demographics of Case Studies and Examples Presented of Poly Elders <span style="font-weight:bold;">Part I: What Challenges are Most Common for Poly Geezers? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 1: First of All, Sex! The Changing Nature of Sex for Poly Geezers Case Study #1: Elise The Challenges of Sex for Poly Geezers Joshua’s Story Ginny’s story Case Study #2: Danilo Case Study #3: Anastasia Jesse’s story Case Study #4: Libby Strategies Developed by Poly Elders to Solve the Sexual Changes of Aging Case Study #5: Jake and Nora Case Study #6: Joseph Case Study #7: Sita Marilyn’s Story Case Study #8: Lise Jana’s Story Being Poly can Help Couples Navigate Sexual Problems and Find Delightful Solutions Case Study #9: Jordan and Lourdes Case Study #10: Dolly and Jim <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 2: Some Poly People Shift to Monogamy as They Age Case Study #1: Mary and Gene Case Study #2: Vicky and Bart Case Study #3: Terry and Randy <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 3: Poly Elders and Celibacy: Is There a Contradiction? What’s Sex Go to Do With It? Flourishing Poly Relationships, But Without the Sex! Case Study #1: Paul, Stacey, and Daniel Case Study #2: Francois, Audrey, and Jeannie Case Study #3: Jerome and Raphael Case Study #4: LaRhonda and Beeandra <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 4: The Curious Phenomenon of Successful Older Poly-Mono Couples Case Study #1: Rachel, Matt, and Jerry Case Study #2: Lauren and Kumar Case Study #3: Ayisha, Betty, and Roger Case Study #4: Geraldine and Dre Case Study #5: Sharon, Benny, and Pam The Unique Benefits of Poly Relationships for Older Monogamous Women Cautionary Tales on the Challenges of a Mono/Poly Relationship Case Study #6: Shirley: Case Study #7: Hazel A Few Other Older Women’s “Short Takes” on the Benefits of Mono/Poly Relationships <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 5: Elders Trying to Explain Polyamory to Their Adult Kids Case Study #1: Nancy, Emma, and Carrie Case Study #2: Jon <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 6: Older People Who Were “Poly Before Polyamory Was Invented” Case Study #1: Harry and Hope Case Study #2: Linda, Bruce, and Cliff Case Study #3: Danielle and Valentino Case Study #4: Frank, Lisa, and Crystal <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 7: Conflicts Over a Partner’s Adult Children and/or Grandchildren Case Study #1: Lucy, Reginald, and Jim Case Study #2: Betsy, Stella, and Ginger <span style="font-weight:bold;">Part II: Retirement and Its Effects on Polyamorous Relationships <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 8: When One Person is Already Retired and the Other Eventually Decides to Retire Case Study #1: Warren, Jen, and Aja Case Study #2: Karen, Benjamin, and Louellen <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 9: When One Partner Retires but One or More Partners are Still Working Case Study #1: Joe, Martha, Jerry, and Anita Case Study #2: Kelly, Bill, Phil, and Sue <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 10: Retirement Can Create More Time and Energy for Poly Relationships, and Poly Geezers are Pretty Good at Time and Energy Management Dan’s Story Poly Geezers Tend to Have Excellent Time and Energy Management Skills John’s Story Case Study #1 Blanche Case Study #2: Tommy, Janet, and Bertha Are Elders Good at Polyamory or is Polyamory Good for Elders? <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 11: Retirement Can Shine a Spotlight on Incompatibilities Ricardo and Maria’s Story Case Study #1: Joanna, Buddy, Harriet, and Tad <span style="font-weight:bold;">Part III: When Poly Elders Want (or Need) to Move into Senior Living Facilities <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 12: Poly Elders Fear Discrimination and Hostility in Senior Housing Case Study #1: Joanne, Jay, and Patsy Case Study #2: Pierre and Pharell Case Study #3: Miriam Stan and Martin’s Story Case Study #4: Ellen, Jamie, and Evie <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 13: What are the Options for Polys in Senior Living? Sex-Positive Senior Housing: Is That an Oxymoron? Elder Care Professionals’ Perspectives on Poly Elders and Senior Living Facilities Lessons from the Experience of LGBTQ Elders in Senior Living Facilities Case Study #1: Russell, Matilda, and Ray Case Study #2: Evelyn, Lou, and Nikki Senior Cohousing Communities May Be a Poly-Friendly Senior Housing Option <span style="font-weight:bold;">Part IV: Poly Geezers Coping with Health Problems and Disabilities <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 14: T he Effects of Medical Conditions on Poly Elders and Relationships Case Study #1: Rhonda, Josh, and Sarona Medical Conditions Complicate the Logistics and Romance of Poly Relationships Katie’s Story Case Study #2: Rajah, Sabre, Rachel, and Dasan Tanika and Katherine’s Story Case Study #3: Miles, Shane, and Art Paul’s Story Case Study #4: Jacinda, Maddy, and Millie <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chapter 15: <spa
• Publisher Details: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 306.8423; Non-monogamous relationships; Older people -- Social conditions
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781538169285
• Related ISBNs: 9781538169261; 9781538169278
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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