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Community Partnerships Offer
Solutions for LGBT Adults
with Alzheimer’s
In July, the first demen- Association of South
tia prevalence data from a Florida have formed an
large population of les- important new partner-
bian, gay and bisexual ship. Working together, we
older adults was released are establishing LGBT
by researchers from the community support
University of California at groups where caregivers
the 2018 Alzheimer's and people afflicted with
Association International Alzheimer’s disease can
Conference in Chicago. find comfort, speak freely
After following 3,718 LGB and connect with the
adults age 60+ for nine resources they need. The
years, the data revealed first step in our action plan
dementia in 7.4 percent BY DAVID JOBIN is the training of knowl-
colllleagues. of the participants. As we edgeable support group
63216256+,3 /( 9(/6 %(1(),76 acknowledge Alzheimer’s facilitators who are sensi-
DIAMOND: $10,000
Awareness Month, this new data, along tive to the pressing needs of caregivers
Includes two premier tables of 10 (20 seats), Exhibit Booth, Full Page Ad in with the prevalence of Alzheimer's dis- and patients alike, including challenges
Program, Recognition in all Press Releases, Logo on invitation, Appreciation
Plaque and recognition from Podium, Full Page Ad in The Record, Logo on ease and other dementias in the 65+ gen- that are unique to LGBT people. Such
BCMA’s Website for one year. eral public, highlights the need for effec- support groups are not currently avail-
EMERALD: $7,500 tive outreach and accessible healthcare able and we believe they will make a
Includes one premier table (10 seats), Exhibit Booth, Full Page Ad in Program, services for all people suffering with huge difference in the lives of people
Recognition in All Press Releases, Logo on Invitation, Appreciation Plaque and Alzheimer’s, including the special needs who otherwise would be struggling
Recognition from Podium, Logo on BCMA’s website for one year.
RUBY: $5,000 of specific populations. alone.
Includes one preferred table (10 seats), Exhibit Booth, Full page Ad in Program, While the LGBT community faces Prior to the California study, little was
Appreciation Plaque and Recognition from Podium, Recognition in press many of the same age-related health documented about the prevalence of
releases, Logo on BCMA’s website for one year. challenges as everyone else, those who dementia in the LGBT community, and
SAPPHIRE/TABLE SPONSOR: $2,500 are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s often while the study is a good start, more
Reserved Table and 10 seats for dinn err,, Exhibit Booth,
Half Page Ad in Program. have additional obstacles to overcome. research is needed to better evaluate the
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PEARL: $1500 Four Tickets, Exhibit Booth, and Half Page Ad in Program. They are more likely to be unmarried needs of the community and the best
and live alone, and far less likely to have solutions. According to AARP, 24.5 per-
children. For heterosexuals, children cent of Broward County residents – one
often are the ones who notice early signs in four -- will be 65 and older by 2040.
of dementia in their parents and arrange The County’s 80-84 population will grow
for their care. Planning for the future 73 percent by 2030 and the 85+ sector
while the person with dementia is still will grow almost 32 percent. We know
able to do so can avoid turmoil and fam- that the prevalence of Alzheimer’s
ily disagreements later on. increases with age. As our local commu-
Situations often are made worse by the nities become more senior and we grap-
fact that LGBT people are more likely ple with a deficit of services, innovative
than heterosexuals to delay reaching out collaborations among people who care,
for support services for fear of the dual such as the Alzheimer’s Association of
stigma of being LGBT and having South Florida and Our Fund, are most
dementia. Their reluctance to seek care likely to lead the way.
can lead to isolation and related health
problems, such as cardiovascular disease David Jobin is President and CEO of Our
Specializing in Medically and alcohol abuse. In short, Alzheimer’s LGBT community’s future by promoting and
Fund Foundation. Our Fund secures the
is a downward trajectory for those who
increasing responsible philanthropy,
Complex Patients are afflicted and takes an enormous toll strengthening community organizations and
on their caregivers.
To begin meeting the needs of this their leaders, and connecting donors to
Kindred Hospitals are owned by Kindred growing population in Broward County, causes that matter. For more information,
Healthcare, Inc., a national network of Long Term Our Fund and the Alzheimer’s visit Our-Fund.org.
Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH's).
Kindred Hospitals provide specialized, high quality
care for acutely ill patients. For more than a decade,
we have fine-tuned the art of medically complex care.
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Our services range from complex catastrophic “I JUST SA
illnesses that require intensive care, post-surgical medical
rehabilitation to patients suffering from chronic diseases requiring respiratory and
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cost effective care for patients with a wide spectrum of
medical conditions.
SENDING THEM
Admissions to Kindred Hospitals may be
recommended by physicians, acute-care hospitals,
rehabilitation hospitals, managed care providers, case “
management companies or by the patient’s family.
In all cases family tours are encouraged.
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