All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa is hosting support groups for LGBTQ individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Reverend Randy Lewis said the effort stems from the church's mission of acceptance.

"We are a welcoming community," Lewis said. "The LGBTQ plus community has been, as you can imagine, alienated, ostracized from our larger conversation. We're seeing the need arise within the community, so we wanted to address that."

Unique Challenges For LGBTQ Families

Group facilitator Courtney Ivey said Alzheimer's and dementia pose unique challenges for LGBTQ families.

"I think there's an added element of worry for families," Ivey said. "Will they be judged based on how their family looks? For the most part, it's about that support that may be lacking from th

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