WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This cross-sectional study examined data from 2015-19 to investigate subjective cognitive decline differences among individuals with different sexual orientations. Sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer individuals) were more likely to experience cognitive decline, and sexual minority women were less likely to receive social support than non-sexual minority individuals. Therefore, specific strategies to increase support and services to prevent cognitive decline in sexual minority populations are recommended.
Aging in Isolation: Sexual Orientation Differences in Navigating Cognitive Decline
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU: This cross-sectional study examined data from 2015-19 to investigate subjective cognitive decline differences among individuals with different sexual orientations. Sexual minorities (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer individuals) were more likely to experience cognitive decline, and sexual minority women were less likely to receive social support than non-sexual minority individuals. Therefore, specific strategies to increase support and services to prevent cognitive decline in sexual minority populations are recommended.
