Jason Flatt, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Institute for Health & Aging
Institute for Health & Aging
+1 415 476-9477

Dr. Flatt is an Assistant Professor in the Institute for Health & Aging, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Nursing at the University of California, San Francisco. He is also a research scholar with the UCSF Center for Aging in Diverse Communities and the UCSF Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care. His research program focuses on dementia risk and prevention with vulnerable populations, including older racial and ethnic minorities and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) adults.

Dr. Flatt is currently the principal investigator for a project on dementia care coordination workforce and training, and another pilot study examining risk and protective factors for dementia in LGBT older adults. He received his BS from the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance, a MPH from the University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health, and a PhD in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Research and Dementia Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Center for Aging and Population Health.

Publications: 

Synthesizing Best Practices to Promote Health Equity for Older Adults Through Community-Engaged Research.

Research in gerontological nursing

Epps F, Gore J, Flatt JD, Williams IC, Wiese L, Masoud SS, Franks N

Risk of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Among People Who Develop Cognitive Impairment With and Without a History of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.

Alzheimer disease and associated disorders

Perales-Puchalt J, Gauthreaux K, Flatt JD, Meyer OL, Kukull WA

Use of Digital Health Resources by Sexual and Gender Minority Caregivers of Older Adults: Findings From the 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. Survey.

Journal of family nursing

Anderson JG, Jabson Tree JM, Flatt JD, Smith JL, Morgan KH, Beebe LH, Rose KM

Scoping Literature Review: Experiences of Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults, With Diagnoses of Dementia, Who Use Residential Long-Term Services and Supports.

Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society

Shippee T, Rosser BRS, Wright MM, Aumock C, Moone R, Talley KMC, Duran P, Henning-Smith C, Cahill S, Flatt JD, Slaughter-Acey J, Greenwald S, McCarthy T, Ross MW

Medical Mistrust Mediates the Relationship Between Nonconsensual Intersex Surgery and Healthcare Avoidance Among Intersex Adults.

Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine

Wang JC, Dalke KB, Nachnani R, Baratz AB, Flatt JD

A Focus on Aging, HIV/AIDS, and Neurocognitive Challenges: Examining Southern Nevada HIV Sector Providers' Awareness and Prospective Roles.

International journal of environmental research and public health

Ranuschio B, Bell S, Flatt JD, Barnes L, Puno T, Ribeiro A, Sheik-Yosef N, Villalobos E, Wackens J, Liboro RM

Perceived Discrimination in Healthcare for LGBTQIA+ People Living with Parkinson's Disease.

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

Bayram E, Weigand AJ, Flatt JD

"Going Back in the Closet": Addressing Discrimination Against Sexual and Gender Minority Residents in Long-Term Services and Supports by Providing Culturally Responsive Care.

Journal of aging & social policy

Rosser BRS, Shippee T, Wright MM, Aumock C, Moone R, Talley KMC, Duran P, Henning-Smith C, Cahill S, Flatt JD, Slaughter-Acey J, Greenwald S, McCarthy T, Ross MW

Transgender Adults from Minoritized Ethnoracial Groups in the U.S. Report Greater Subjective Cognitive Decline.

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

Cicero EC, Lett E, Flatt JD, Benson GP, Epps F

Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science.

Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association

Wiese LAK, Gibson A, Guest MA, Nelson AR, Weaver R, Gupta A, Carmichael O, Lewis JP, Lindauer A, Loi S, Peterson R, Radford K, Rhodus EK, Wong CG, Zuelsdorff M, Saidi LG, Valdivieso-Mora E, Franzen S, Pope CN, Killian TS, Shrestha HL, Heyn PC, Ng TKS, Prusaczyk B, John S, Kulshreshtha A, Sheffler JL, Besser L, Daniel V, Tolea MI, Miller J, Musyimi C, Corkey J, Yank V, Williams CL, Rahemi Z, Park J, Magzamen S, Newton RL, Harrington C, Flatt JD, Arora S, Walter S, Griffin P, Babulal GM

Discordance in chromosomal and self-reported sex in the UK Biobank: Implications for transgender- and intersex-inclusive data collection.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Ackley SF, Zimmerman SC, Flatt JD, Riley AR, Sevelius J, Duchowny KA

The structural and social determinants of Alzheimer's disease related dementias.

Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association

Adkins-Jackson PB, George KM, Besser LM, Hyun J, Lamar M, Hill-Jarrett TG, Bubu OM, Flatt JD, Heyn PC, Cicero EC, Zarina Kraal A, Pushpalata Zanwar P, Peterson R, Kim B, Turner RW, Viswanathan J, Kulick ER, Zuelsdorff M, Stites SD, Arce Renter?a M, Tsoy E, Seblova D, Ng TKS, Manly JJ, Babulal G

A systematic review of measures of gender and biological sex: Exploring candidates for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research.

Alzheimer's & dementia (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Stites SD, Cao H, James R, Harkins K, Coykendall C, Flatt JD

Alzheimer's Disease Services, Staffing, and Outcomes in Adult Day Health Centers.

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Spetz J, Flatt JD

Cognitive Aging with Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, or No Impairment: A Comparison of Same- and Mixed-Sex Couples.

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD

Correro Ii AN, Gauthreaux K, Perales-Puchalt J, Chen YC, Chan KCG, Kukull WA, Flatt JD

Inclusive Care Practices and Policies Among Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults.

Journal of gerontological nursing

Anderson JG, Flatt JD, Cicero EC, Kittle K, Myers CR, Rose KM, Wharton W

Feasibility of the Savvy Caregiver Program for LGBTQ+ Caregivers of People Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.

International journal of environmental research and public health

Kittle KR, Lee R, Pollock K, Song Y, Wharton W, Anderson JG, Dowling NM, Flatt JD

Moderating Effect of Community and Individual Resilience on Structural Stigma and Suicidal Ideation among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in the United States.

International journal of environmental research and public health

Pharr JR, Chien LC, Gakh M, Flatt JD, Kittle K, Terry E

Serial Mediation Analysis of the Association of Familiarity with Transgender Sports Bans and Suicidality among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in the United States.

International journal of environmental research and public health

Pharr JR, Chien LC, Gakh M, Flatt J, Kittle K, Terry E

Subjective Cognitive Decline Associated with Discrimination in Medical Settings among Transgender and Nonbinary Older Adults.

International journal of environmental research and public health

Lambrou NH, Gleason CE, Obedin-Maliver J, Lunn MR, Flentje A, Lubensky ME, Flatt JD

Measuring Sex and Gender in Aging and Alzheimer's Research: Results of a National Survey.

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

Stites SD, Cao H, Harkins K, Flatt JD

Functional Limitations and Access to Long-Term Services and Supports Among Sexual Minority Older Adults.

Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society

Travers JL, Shippee TP, Flatt JD, Caceres BA

Consideration of sex and gender in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders from a global perspective.

Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association

Mielke MM, Aggarwal NT, Vila-Castelar C, Agarwal P, Arenaza-Urquijo EM, Brett B, Brugulat-Serrat A, DuBose LE, Eikelboom WS, Flatt J, Foldi NS, Franzen S, Gilsanz P, Li W, McManus AJ, van Lent DM, Milani SA, Shaaban CE, Stites SD, Sundermann E, Suryadevara V, Trani JF, Turner AD, Vonk JMJ, Quiroz YT, Babulal GM, Diversity and Disparity Professional Interest Area Sex and Gender Special Interest Group

Advancing Gerontological Health Research With Sexual and Gender Minorities Across the Globe.

Journal of gerontological nursing

Flatt JD, Cicero EC, Kittle KR, Brennan-Ing M, Anderson JG, Wharton W, Hughes TL

A Comparative Analysis of Family Quality of Life Between Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Caregivers of People with Dementia.

Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society

Anderson JG, Jabson Tree JM, Flatt JD, Gross AL, Williams IC, Rose KM

Building H.O.U.S.E (Healthy Outcomes Using a Supportive Environment): Exploring the Role of Affordable and Inclusive Housing for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults.

International journal of environmental research and public health

Rosenwohl-Mack A, Smith D, Greene M, Skultety K, Deutsch M, Dubbin L, Flatt JD

Recommendations for Advancing Research with Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults.

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

Flatt JD, Cicero EC, Kittle KR, Brennan-Ing M

Subjective cognitive decline higher among sexual and gender minorities in the United States, 2015-2018.

Alzheimer's & dementia (New York, N. Y.)

Flatt JD, Cicero EC, Lambrou NH, Wharton W, Anderson JG, Bouldin ED, McGuire LC, Taylor CA

Greater Social Engagement and Greater Gray Matter Microstructural Integrity in Brain Regions Relevant to Dementia.

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

Felix C, Rosano C, Zhu X, Flatt JD, Rosso AL

Sexual and Gender Minority Health in Neurology: A Scoping Review.

JAMA neurology

Rosendale N, Wong JO, Flatt JD, Whitaker E

Characteristics of Sexual and Gender Minority Caregivers of People With Dementia.

Journal of aging and health

Anderson JG, Flatt JD, Jabson Tree JM, Gross AL, Rose KM

Predictors of Mind-Body Therapy Use Among Sexual Minority Older Adults.

Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.)

A national study on the physical and mental health of intersex adults in the U.S.

PloS one

Rosenwohl-Mack A, Tamar-Mattis S, Baratz AB, Dalke KB, Ittelson A, Zieselman K, Flatt JD

Learning from Transmasculine Experiences with Health Care: Tangible Inlets for Reducing Health Disparities Through Patient-Provider Relationships.

Transgender health

Lambrou NH, Cochran KM, Everhart S, Flatt JD, Zuelsdorff M, O'Hara JB, Weinhardt L, Flowers Benton S, Gleason CE

A Community Choir Intervention to Promote Well-being among Diverse Older Adults: Results from the Community of Voices Trial.

The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

Johnson JK, Stewart AL, Acree M, Nápoles AM, Flatt JD, Max WB, Gregorich SE

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

International journal of geriatric psychiatry

Perales-Puchalt J, Gauthreaux K, Flatt J, Teylan MA, Resendez J, Kukull WA, Chan KCG, Burns J, Vidoni ED

Early Midlife Pulmonary Function and Dementia Risk.

Alzheimer disease and associated disorders

Gilsanz P, Mayeda ER, Flatt J, Glymour MM, Quesenberry CP, Whitmer RA

Correlates of Subjective Cognitive Decline in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults.

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD

Flatt JD, Johnson JK, Karpiak SE, Seidel L, Larson B, Brennan-Ing M

Recruitment and baseline characteristics of the Community of Voices choir study to promote the health and well-being of diverse older adults.

Contemporary clinical trials communications

Johnson JK, Gregorich SE, Acree M, Nápoles AM, Flatt JD, Pounds D, Pabst A, Stewart AL

Post-traumatic stress disorder and risk of dementia among members of a health care delivery system.

Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association

Flatt JD, Gilsanz P, Quesenberry CP, Albers KB, Whitmer RA

Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and associated health and social vulnerabilities in older jail inmates.

Aging & mental health

Flatt JD, Williams BA, Barnes D, Goldenson J, Ahalt C

Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Cognitive Function in Late Life.

American journal of epidemiology

Rosso AL, Flatt JD, Carlson MC, Lovasi GS, Rosano C, Brown AF, Matthews KA, Gianaros PJ

Social Network Size and Cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Flatt JD, Rosso AL, Aizenstein HJ, Schulz R, Longstreth WT, Newman AB, Fowler NR, Rosano C

Perspectives on expedited partner therapy for chlamydia: a survey of health care providers.

International journal of STD & AIDS

Rosenfeld EA, Marx J, Terry MA, Stall R, Flatt J, Borrero S, Miller E

A Qualitative Study on the Types and Purposes of Social Activities in Late Life.

Activities, adaptation & aging

Flatt JD, Hughes TF, Documét PI, Lingler JH, Trauth JM, Albert SM

Assessing the quality of a non-randomized pragmatic trial for primary prevention of falls among older adults.

Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research

Albert SM, Edelstein O, King J, Flatt J, Lin CJ, Boudreau R, Newman AB

The association of social support and education with breast and cervical cancer screening.

Health education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education

Documet P, Bear TM, Flatt JD, Macia L, Trauth J, Ricci EM

Using the memory impairment screen over the telephone to determine fall risk in community-dwelling older adults.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Flatt JD, Swailes A, King J, Prasad T, Boudreau RM, Albert SM

Subjective experiences of an art museum engagement activity for persons with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their family caregivers.

American journal of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

Flatt JD, Liptak A, Oakley MA, Gogan J, Varner T, Lingler JH

Interactive video gaming compared with health education in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a feasibility study.

International journal of geriatric psychiatry

Hughes TF, Flatt JD, Fu B, Butters MA, Chang CC, Ganguli M

Humor and laughter in persons with cognitive impairment and their caregivers.

Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association

Liptak A, Tate J, Flatt J, Oakley MA, Lingler J

Correlates of self-reported depressive symptoms: a study of older persons of Punjab, Pakistan.

Journal of cross-cultural gerontology

Maqsood F, Flatt JD, Albert SM, Maqsood S, Nizamuddin M

Engagement in social activities and progression from mild to severe cognitive impairment: the MYHAT study.

International psychogeriatrics

Hughes TF, Flatt JD, Fu B, Chang CC, Ganguli M

Homophily and health behavior in social networks of older adults.

Family & community health

Flatt JD, Agimi Y, Albert SM

Breast cancer survivors' perception of survivorship.

Oncology nursing forum

Documet PI, Trauth JM, Key M, Flatt J, Jernigan J

Role of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) intake in preventing muscle proteolysis.

Surgical forum

Benotti PN, Blackburn GL, Miller JD, Bistrian BR, Flatt J, Trerice M