Maria and Jasmine are partners who lived together as acouple for several years. Maria was diagnosed with Alzheimer’sdisease and Jasmine managed to support Maria at home for over twoyears, but when she suffered a stroke and was no longer able tocope with the physical demands of her care. Jasmine visits Maria ona regular basis. Maria looks forward to spending time with Jasmine;it is the time when Maria appears most content. They sit and holdhands and spend time together in Maria’s room. However, Maria’sfamily are opposed to her relationship with Jasmine and asked staffnot to ‘allow’ Jasmine to visit Maria.
- Does Maria’s family have the right to “not allow” Jasmine tovisit Maria?
- What kind of bias and/or issue do you think might arise in theassisted living/memory care setting?
- In your research and opinion, do you find that these types ofsettings are prepared to meet the needs of the growing and agingLGBTQ population?
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