Welcome to
Rainbows of Aging
Understanding the health of our aging LGBTQIA+ population
UNLV School of Public Health
Research to improve the health of LGBTQIA+ populations
Our research areas: Alzheimer’s Disease, Caregiving, Health Services, Health Care and Quality, Housing, Quality of Life, Physical, Mental and Social Health.
Aging and brain health
Understanding risk and protective factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among LGBTQIA+ seniors.
Care partners
Learning from LGBTQIA+ people who provide care, and connecting them with support groups across the country.
Participation via Zoom
Studies can be completed via Zoom, so you can take part from wherever you are.
Our projects
Rainbows of Caring
The Rainbows of Caring study aims to enhance understanding of experiences, roles, and dynamics for LGBTQIA+ dementia caregivers, and will be open to LGBTQIA+ adults who are caregivers to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
ROARR
The ROARR study is recruiting U.S.-based LGBTQIA+ older adults (age 50+) for a research study on what makes it easier or harder to participate in dementia clinical trials.
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Meet the UNLV team
See the full team
Jace Flatt, PhD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorHe/Him/His/They/Them/Their
Brittany KlenczarProgram ManagerShe/Her
Erin RookResearch AssistantHe/They
Max O'HalaResearch AssistantHe/Him/His
Eric AbramHe/Him
Take part in our research
Whether you are living with a diagnosis, caring for someone who is, or simply want to help, we would like to hear from you.