People with Dementia Share about the Stigma They Experience

Perhaps you, like many others, are thinking, "What stigma? There's a stigma attached to dementia?" Take it from those living with the condition: Yes.

People who were diagnosed with dementia were asked about their experiences, and their answers have provided much insight as to how we as a community should interact with them.

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us People with Dementia Share about the Stigma They Experience Perhaps you, like many others, are thinking, "What stigma? There's a stigma attached to dementia?" Take it from those living with the condition: Yes. People who were diagnosed with dementia were asked about their experiences, and their answers have provided much insight as to how we as a community should interact with them.   Esther Heerema, MSW Alzheimer's & Dementia Expert People with Dementia Share about the Stigma They Experience   The stigma of dementia has been identified as a major challenge in coping with dementia. Who better to learn from than those who are faced with these issues?... Read more   READ NOW Does Vascular Dementia Have Stages? How Does It Progress?   Perhaps you've heard about the stages of Alzheimer's and wondered how vascular dementia compares. Does it have a typical progression of stages as well?...Read more   READ NOW Comparing Symptoms and Prognosis of 13 Kinds of Dementia   Learn how the different types of dementia compare to each other, including their early symptoms, progression and prognosis... Read more READ NOW How to Build a Healthier, Better Functioning Brain   There are no gimmicks here- just a summary of hundreds of research studies on how we can decrease our risk of dementia by caring for our brains well...Read more   READ NOW Featured Articles • The 7 Best Things You Can Do to Ease Your Constipation • The Real Deal About Sugar: Should Kids Eat It? • 14 Simple Ways to Increase Your Fiber Intake • 10 Things your NICU Nurses Wish You Knew • What Are MoMo Twins? • 10 Things to Stop Doing If Your Loved One Is an Alcoholic • How to Make Rice out of Cauliflower • Effective Treatment of OCD Advertisement About Alzheimer's & Dementia  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.