Risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment among older adults in same-sex relationships.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual minority discrimination might lead to a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of MCI and dementia between older adults in same-sex relationships (SSR) and opposite-sex relationships (OSR).

Methods

We analyzed longitudinal data from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center up to September 2017. Analyses included cognitively normal individuals 55+ at baseline who had a spouse, partner, or companion as study partner at any assessment. Associations were calculated using survival analysis adjusting for demographics and APOE-e4 carrier status.

Results

Hazard ratios of MCI and dementia did not differ statistically between SSR and OSR individuals in the total sample nor stratified by s

SUBMITTER: Perales-Puchalt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6502266 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature