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Celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals living with dementia: Navigating Pride Month in dementia care settings

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Citation

Bond JA & Parish M (2024) Celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals living with dementia: Navigating Pride Month in dementia care settings. Journal of Dementia Care, 32 (3), Art. No.: 1. https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/issue/may-june-2024

Abstract
Pride Month presents a unique opportunity for dementia care professionals to reflect on the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals living with dementia and their carers within care settings. Despite progress in LGBTQ+ rights, this community still faces unique challenges, which are often exacerbated by the complexities of dementia. This article explores the struggles LGBTQ+ individuals with dementia and their carers encounter, while also offering best practice tips to create inclusive and affirming environments in dementia care settings during Pride Month and beyond.

Keywords
LGBTQ+; Dementia; Pride;

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Journal
Journal of Dementia Care: Volume 32, Issue 3

StatusPublished
Publication date online12/05/2024
Date accepted by journal14/04/2024
Publisher URLhttps://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/issue/may-june-2024
ISSN1351-8372

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Mr John Bond

Mr John Bond

PhD Researcher, Dementia and Ageing