Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s FREE Monthly Interactive Training Webinars, sponsored by New Mexico Aging Services:

• The Impact of Stigma and Discrimination on LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Healthcare

  Cultural Competence Course

  2 CE credits

  Location: LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar

  Date: June 9, 2026

  Time: 10:00am – 12:10pm MT

  (10-minute break included)

  Course Description: In U.S. society, LGBTQ+ individuals have historically faced marginalization and discrimination. These experiences contribute to higher rates of health conditions, including an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This cultural competence course focuses on the intersection of dementia and the LGBTQ+ community, providing participants with a historical perspective on systemic discrimination and trauma. The course examines health disparities and social determinants of health to emphasize the importance of inclusive, equitable dementia care. Participants will also explore how stigma within the LGBTQ+ community can act as a barrier to accessing necessary healthcare and the long-term implications of these barriers. The course will highlight care recommendations, including trauma-informed approaches for individuals with dementia, considerations for chosen family and partners, and strategies for creating safe and welcoming care environments. By the end of this training, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and the critical importance of providing high-quality, culturally sensitive dementia care for all individuals. This fully interactive live webinar encourages engagement throughout. Attendees may ask questions, participate in instructor-led discussions, engage in case vignette analysis, and take part in a Q&A session at the end.

  From this course attendees will be able to:

  1. Explain the health disparities and social determinants of health that affect dementia risk and care in the LGBTQ+ community.

  2. Recognize how stigma can act as a barrier to accessing necessary healthcare.

  3. Apply trauma-informed care principles when supporting individuals with dementia in the LGBTQ+ community.

  4. Identify strategies for including chosen family and partners in care and creating safe, welcoming care environments.

https://www.aging.nm.gov/long-term-care/office-of-alzheimers-and-dementia-care/nmtraining/