Not all jokes about dementia are funny, or welcome. We want to make sure hurtful comments about dementia become a thing of the past.
Not all jokes about dementia are funny, or welcome. We want to make sure hurtful comments about dementia become a thing of the past.
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Some people affected by dementia have felt misunderstood and discriminated against. These first-hand accounts show some of the ways in which people are stigmatised and treated wrongly.
Some people affected by dementia have felt misunderstood and discriminated against. These first-hand accounts show some of the ways in which people are stigmatised and treated wrongly.
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Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way to recognise if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support and is there an element of risk for people with dementia?
Sunflower lanyards have become a popular way to recognise if someone has a non-visible disability, such as dementia. But are lanyards the best way to get support and is there an element of risk for people with dementia?
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At 50 years old, Debbie was told that she had mixed dementia. Following her diagnosis, the stigma surrounding dementia has had a significant impact on her life. But Debbie believes people’s attitudes towards people affected by dementia can be changed.
At 50 years old, Debbie was told that she had mixed dementia. Following her diagnosis, the stigma surrounding dementia has had a significant impact on her life. But Debbie believes people’s attitudes towards people affected by dementia can be changed.
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Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else.
Our Ask an expert column looks at safeguarding and what you can do if you're concerned about someone else.
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