Award
National Institute on Aging PA-20-176
A novel intervention to improve care for older sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults with serious illness and especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
Recipient
University of Colorado Denver
Award Amount
$133,538.00
Ceiling
$133,538.00
Awarded
June 19, 2026
Identifier
PA-20-176
The award funds a project to create and test a training intervention for hospice staff to enhance communication and data collection about sexual orientation and gender identity among older sexual and gender minority adults with serious illnesses, focusing on those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.
Description
This project aims to develop and pilot a training program for hospice staff to improve communication and data collection regarding sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) among older SGM patients, particularly those with ADRD, to promote authentic end-of-life care.