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Research Showcase – Queer Minds Matter: Dementia, Identity, and the Politics of Being Seen
July 15 @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
How well does dementia research reflect the experiences of LGBTQ+ communities. And what happens when people living with dementia are excluded from the conversations that shape research, policy, and care.
This livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work, methods, and ideas.
In this session, Dáithí Clayton will chat with Dr Claudio Di Lorito, Senior Research Fellow, Primary Care and Population Health, University College London & NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Advisor and EDI Lead, King’s College Hub. Together they will explore the current state of queer dementia research, with a particular focus on the experiences of trans and nonbinary people living with dementia. Drawing on both research and lived experience, they will reflect on how identity, visibility, and inclusion shape the realities of dementia care and support.
The session will examine progress made within the field, highlight ongoing gaps in knowledge and practice, and consider how researchers, practitioners, and policy makers can better address the needs of LGBTQ+ communities affected by dementia.
Dáithí is a dementia researcher, advocate, and educator based in Belgium. Their work focuses on queer dementia research, challenging inequities in care and representation while amplifying the voices and experiences of people who have often been overlooked within dementia research and practice.
Attendees can expect a thought provoking and discussion led session with time for questions and conversation.
