About Rainbows of Caring
Research built with LGBTQIA+ communities, not just about them.
The mission
Rainbows of Aging is a research team led by Dr. Jason Flatt, MPH, PhD at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Our mission is to ensure inclusion of LGBTQIA+ older adults (50+) in research. We specifically focus on brain health, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's and the experiences of caregivers.
Our studies typically include a listening session where we seek to understand your lived experiences to better focus future efforts and resources in ways that will promote equitable access and healthy aging among the community.
We offer compensation for all of our studies.
Our approach
Brain health focus
We study Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and Parkinson's with attention to how LGBTQIA+ people experience diagnosis, care, and support.
Listening first
Listening sessions center your own words. There are no right answers and you decide how much you want to share.
Findings that travel
What we learn shapes future funding, policy, and community resources so care is easier to find and safer to use.
The current study
Rainbows of Caring will research LGBTQ+ individuals and learn from their experiences caring for those living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Participants will complete a pre-test survey and potentially participate in a one-on-one interview.