Dementia rates for the LGB population are 7.4 percent, compared to about 10 percent for the general population. Despite recent advances in LGBT rights, LGBT older people are often marginalized and face discrimination. Among the 16 recommendations for organizations and service providers, the Alzheimer’s Association and SAGE suggest:Expand your definition of family. For the complete list of recommendations go to: LGBT and Dementia issue brief.
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New Report Identifies Unique Challenges for LGBT Community Facing Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
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