Social Support, Health, and Well-Being Among LGBTQ+ Caregivers

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped to: (1) identify the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ older adult caregivers face when accessing social support and LGBTQ+ affirming care while providing care for individuals with MCI/ADRD; (2) describe the network compositions of LGBTQ+ older adult caregivers and how their relationships with care partners with MCI/ADRD  or non-MCI/ADRD, age-related conditions influence both the caregivers' and care recipients'  experiences and outcomes; and (3) propose evidence-based strategies, resources, and programs— such as cultivating support networks through “families of choice” or “chosen families”—to reduce caregiver burden and improve care access for LGBTQ+ older adult caregivers. 

Presented by: Nik M. Lampe, Ph.D

Assistant Professor of Mental Health Law & Policy

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

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Host or Publisher Center for Aging and Community- UIndy