News in LGBTQ

June 30, 2021

A Day of Community Outreach with POCAAN

We took part in the Immunity in Community Wellness Fair, held by POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network) and Seattle & King County Public Health on Friday, June 25 on Rainier Ave.

Categories: Social Determinants of Health, LGBTQ, Caregiving, ADRC News

June 14, 2021

The Intersection of LGBTQ Identity and Dementia

By raising awareness about the unique issues this community faces and increasing cultural competency in health care, providers can increase the quality of life of queer folks experiencing memory loss.

Categories: Research, Clinical Care, Social Determinants of Health, LGBTQ, ADRC News

November 29, 2020

Untangling the Knot: The Far-Reaching Legacy of Non-Pharmacological Interventions and Caregiving Programs at the Early UW ADRC

Non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care, known collectively as the Seattle Protocols, stand as one of the historical legacies of the ADRC and parallel efforts that have had the farthest reach into the most intimate and difficult parts of people’s lives.

Categories: Research, Clinical Care, Profiles, Social Determinants of Health, LGBTQ, ADRC History, Discoveries Made Possible By You, ADRC News

June 03, 2020

Aging with Pride: IDEA - An Interview with UW Professor Dr. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen

This interview explores the creation of the first ever dementia intervention tailored to address the unique needs of LGBTQ older adults living with memory loss and their caregivers.

Categories: Research, Q&A, Profiles, Social Determinants of Health, LGBTQ, ADRC News

April 23, 2020