Jason 'Jace' Flatt, a researcher studying dementia, expanded their focus to the LGBTQIA+ community after realizing the unique health disparities this group faces as they age. Their research indicates that lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at younger ages than heterosexual counterparts, even with higher education levels typically associated with reduced risk. Flatt's work highlights how various sexual and gender minorities experience cognitive decline, which is further complicated by federal funding cancellations for LGBTQIA+ research projects under recent political administrations.
Flatt's research highlights that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are diagnosed with Alzheimer's at younger ages, despite higher education levels, indicating significant health disparities.
Flatt emphasizes the importance of studying the older LGBTQIA+ community, stating they faced health disparities while fighting for rights that many enjoy today.
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