

Advocating for Those with Dementia
As more and more individuals are diagnosed with some form of dementia, the importance of and need for advocacy becomes even clearer. It...
Dec 7, 2020


Mingling of Different Generations
One way that misconceptions, stereotypes, and inaccurate representations can be avoided is through the mingling of different generations....
Dec 7, 2020


Reducing Stigma Against Dementia
Since stereotypes, stigmas, and discrimination exist against people diagnosed with dementia, it is important to figure out how they can...
Dec 7, 2020


Names & Knowing, Caring & Loving
As caregivers continue in the journey with their loved one’s dementia, at one time or another they will find themselves faced with a...
Dec 7, 2020


Incorrect Conceptions of Dementia
In large part due to the way dementia is represented in the media, the average person holds misconceptions about its various diseases....
Dec 7, 2020


Media Representations of Dementia
People living with dementia and the syndrome itself are represented in the media in two paradoxical ways, Peel (2014) argues. One...
Dec 7, 2020