LGBTQIA+ older adults are under-represented in Alzheimer’s disease and mental health research. Here we highlight the current research evidence, social and policy influences, and ways healthcare and research professionals can improve equity in research and healthcare.
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This research was supported by the US National Institutes of Health under award numbers R24AG066599 (J.D.F.) and K01AG056669 (J.D.F.), as well as the Alzheimer’s Association under awards AARGD-22-929144 (J.D.F.) and 23AARGD-NTF-1028973 (E.C.C.). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Flatt, J.D., Cicero, E.C. Advancing equity in Alzheimer’s disease and mental health research for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Nat. Mental Health 1, 385–387 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-023-00077-1
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