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LGBTQ+ Identity Social Support and Care Access among LGBTQ+ Caregivers of Individuals Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, and Related Dementias

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study examines associations of caregiver status with LGBTQ+-identity social support, relationships, and care outcomes among LGBTQ+ older adults. METHOD: We use LGBTQ+ Social Networks, Aging, and Policy Study Wave 3 data (QSNAPS; N = 982). Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine associations between caregiver status and outcomes concerning LGBTQ-identity social support, care, and care recipient relationships. RESULT: Eighty respondents (8.1%) care for 90 individuals with neurocognitive disorders, a majority of whom are parents of the respondent. Caregivers were half as likely to have family support (p <0.05); 40.6% less likely to have coworker support (p <0.1); and 45.6% less likely to have neighbor support (p <0.05) for LGBTQ+ identities. Caregivers were more likely to receive practical help from others (p <0.01) but experienced concerning issues related to their own access to healthcare. CONCLUSION: Understanding LGBTQ+-identity social support and care access can inform targeted interventions to reduce LGBTQ+ caregiver health disparities.

Source: Alzheimer s & Dementia

DOI: 10.1002/alz70858_097417

Authors: Nik M. Lampe, Ellesse‐Roselee L. Akré, Harry Barbee, Tara McKay

Institutions: University of South Florida, Johns Hopkins University, Vanderbilt University

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,200