Alzheimer's disease profoundly affects the LGBTQIA+ community, yet research remains limited. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jace Flatt about the risks and disparities LGBTQIA+ older adults face regarding cognitive decline and dementia. We uncover the challenges they navigate and explore innovative approaches to engage them in research.

Links

• Show page: alz.org/ISTAARTpodcast 
• ISTAART: alz.org/ISTAART 
• Featured paper: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/trc2.12477/utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=IVS1_JasonF&utm_id=ISTAARTVoices
• Dr. Jason D. Flatt: https://www.unlv.edu/people/jason-flatt 
• ISTAART Diversity and Disparities Professional Interest Area: www.alz.org/DDisparitiesPIA 
• Alzheimer's Association LGBTQ+ Community Resources for Dementia: www.alz.org/lgbtq 
• Alzheimer's Association Help Line: www.alz.org/helpline 
• Podcast CMEs: www.alz.org/ISTAARTpodcastCME
• Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2024 (AAIC®): alz.org/AAIC
• Alzheimer's Association Scientific Meetings: alz.org/scientificmeetings 
• Alzheimer's Association Journal Family: alz.org/journals 
• Social: #ISTAART @ISTAART 

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