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Researchers from Indiana University recently received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to learn more about the physical activity habits of LGBTQIA+ people who provide care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia.
Further understanding these habits and social networks will aid the development of programs to help caregivers and improve patient outcomes. The research team is currently looking for SGM (sexual and gender minority) / LGBTQ+ family caregivers to participate in this research study.
Participation in this research includes an online survey and a Zoom interview with a member of the research team. The Zoom interview will take approximately one hour. For this study, we will talk to you about your role as a caregiver of someone with dementia and the needs you may have related to physical activity. You may also complete a short survey related to your current activity and future programming. If you agree to participate, you will be compensated up to $75.
To be eligible, participants must:
· Be a self-identified primary caregiver for someone with
Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
· Self-identify as a sexual and/or gender minority [i.e., LGBTQ+]
· Be over the age of 18
If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact our study team, led by Dr. Drew Pickett, at heblab@indiana.edu. Your email will not obligate you to take part in the research study. Your participation is completely voluntary, and you can change your mind at any time.
Brendan Bowns, MPH he/him/they/them
Research Assistant, Sexual Health Research Lab
Department of Public Health
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