Briefs

LGBTQ+

Policy Briefs

Making the Invisible Visible: Raising Awareness to Meet the Needs of LGBT+ Caregivers 
Brief by Kristin Calfee, BS, University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging

  • The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act calls for action to support our nation’s diverse caregivers. But much more is needed to determine how to best serve this critical population.

Research Briefs:

Does Sexual Orientation Influence Trajectories of Change in Health? A 20-Year Follow-Up Study
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Christi Nelson of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Nelson, C. & Andel, R. (2020). Does sexual orientation influence trajectories of change in health? A 20-year follow-up study. LGBT Health, 7(7), 385-392.

Does Sexual Orientation Relate to Health and Well-Being? Analysis of Adults 50+ Years of Age
Brief by Christian Slater, Hillary Rouse, and Christi Nelson of the University of South Florida, School of Aging Studies and Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging.
Article:
Nelson, C. & Andel, R. (2020). Does sexual orientation relate to health and well-being? Analysis of adults 50+ years of age. The Gerontologist, 60(7), 1281-1290.