This research quantitatively demonstrates disparities in healthcare quality experienced by transgender patients. Using objective clinical quality measures rather than personal testimony alone, it shows transgender patients receive recommended treatments less often. Encouragingly, providers with greater experience treating transgender patients deliver more equitable care, highlighting the importance of education and clinical exposure.

This talk highlights the lack of ADRD resources and care access for capital-D Deaf communities despite their elevated risk. Through community engagement, sign-language translations, and caregiver-informed guidelines, the research seeks to improve equitable aging and end-of-life support for Deaf individuals until a cure for Alzheimer’s becomes reality.