EP136: Dementia in Transgender People with Ames Simmons

<p>While information on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive impairment in transgender adults is lacking, research shows that they tend to face more health disparities that are known risk factors for dementia, such as depression, hearing loss, sleep disorders, high cholesterol, and alcohol use disorder. </p> <p>Moreover, the social injustices encountered by transgender adults also correlate to higher chances of cognitive impairment. This highlights the need for increased attention to the unique health challenges faced by the transgender community. </p> <p>Additionally, it is important to create policies that promote safer and more inclusive environments where transgender adults can access the quality healthcare they need.</p> <p>Get pumped to learn about Dementia in Transgender People on the latest episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World! Our incredible guest Ames Simmons, Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University, is here to share some eye-opening insights that will make you think twice about aging and identity.</p> <p>Honestly, this chat is a game-changer for anyone who values having their voice heard and their freedoms safeguarded. You won't want to miss it!</p> <p><strong>Key points covered in this episode:</strong></p> <p><strong>✔️ Bridging LGBTQ Health Policy and Activism: The Ames Simmons Way</strong></p> <p>Get ready to meet Ames Simmons, the brilliant, queer, white, and transgender man teaching at Duke University School of Law. Not content with two degrees, he's pursuing a graduate certificate in LGBT Health Policy & Practice at George Washington University. </p> <p>But that's just the beginning. Ames is dedicated to community-based anti-racism, anti-violence, and anti-poverty efforts to achieve justice and collective liberation for transgender people everywhere. </p> <p>With years of experience as a policy director at the National Center for Transgender Equality and Equality North Carolina, he's a seasoned expert in enacting meaningful change. Plus, he's even helpe