Florida Pride: A Focus on LGBT & Dementia

WHAT: Join the Alzheimer's Association during Pride Month as we examine the intersections between dementia and sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. We will discuss the importance of risk reduction, the benefits of early detection, and the necessity of early planning. A more thorough and thoughtful understanding of this intersection will allow us to advocate for and to better meet the growing needs of LGBT community members including their caregivers who are faced with dementia.

WHEN: 1 p.m. E.T., Thursday, June 25, 2020

WHERE: This online program will take place using the BlueJeans platform.

HOW: Secure and confidential registration here: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/register/wzgpxzhe

WHO: The Alzheimer's Association will be hosting this free educational event with special guests including Cindy Brown, Equality Florida’s development officer for Miami-
Dade and Alyssa Lemay, Miss Cape Coral Pride.

WHY: Dementia strikes 1 in every 13 LGBT seniors. Even with recent advances in LGBT rights, LGBT older adults are often marginalized and face discrimination. They are twice as likely to age without a spouse or partner, twice as likely to live alone and three to four times less likely to have children, greatly limiting their opportunities for support. In addition, Florida has the second highest incidence rate of Alzheimer's in the nation with more than 580,000 Floridians living with the disease.

About the Alzheimer’s Association®
The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia ® . For more information, visit alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.