GSA 2024 Abstract

LONELINESS AND DEPRESSION AMONG SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY OLDER ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

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Abstract

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) older adults are at elevated risks of cognitive impairment (CI). High rates of loneliness and depression are particularly concerning for SGM older adults living with CI as they are linked to decreased physical health, lower life satisfaction, and accelerated cognitive decline.

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