Changing attitudes about LGBTQ+ older adults: .

Objectives: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more (LGBTQ+) older adults may experience challenges accessing services due to stigma. Aging service providers seeking to create an inclusive culture need training tools. This study examined if a film () could increase provider's knowledge of and empathy for LGBTQ+ older adults.

Methods: A pretest - posttest survey was administered at film screenings in New Hampshire to assess knowledge and attitudes of participants ( = 108). Data were analyzed descriptively, Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare matched samples, and linear and logistic regression models compared group differences.

Results: Scores on eight of the nine measures improved after watching . Most participants (83%) indicated their thoughts and views had changed after watching the film. Statistically significant between group differences are discussed.

Conclusions: The documentary was found to be an adequate, introductory training tool about LGBTQ+ aging.