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The ‘D’ word: reflections on the relationship between stigma, discrimination and dementia
- Author:
- MILNE Alisoun
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 19(3), June 2010, pp.227-233.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This brief article discusses both stigma and discrimination, and how they relate to dementia. It asks what can be done to challenge these problems. Now that it is recognised that people with dementia experience discrimination and stigma, both issues need addressing in anti-stigma strategies.