Pain of stigma ‘a reality’ for people with dementia

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has launched a campaign to address the stigma that adversely affects thousands of people living with dementia and their carers often preventing individuals from seeking or sharing a diagnosis.

Pain of stigma ‘a reality’ for people with dementia

The nationwide campaign, entitled Forget the Stigma, will continue until the middle of this month and urges the public to sign up to a simple, three-step challenge to fight stigma.

The challenge involves learning the facts of the condition, listening and empathising, and linking in with those with dementia to prevent isolation.

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