Study to investigate surrogate decision challenges for LGBT patients with Alzheimer’s

Study to investigate surrogate decision challenges for LGBT patients with Alzheimer's
Facing Alzheimer’s disease in a loved one is challenging under any circumstances but may be even more challenging when the patient is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). Regenstrief Institute Research Scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member Alexia Torke, M.D., M.S. is working to gain insight into needs and experiences of LGBT older adults with Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Regenstrief Institute

Facing Alzheimer’s disease in a loved one is challenging under any circumstances but may be even more challenging when the patient is lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).

Regenstrief Institute research scientist and Indiana University School of Medicine faculty…

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