Coping with the Stigma of Dementia
People stare. Most are not unkind; they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...
Stigma
Urinary Incontinence Not Uncommon Yet Stigma Persists
Social stigma. It’s a problem for people with nearly any condition that places them outside what is viewed as the norm, whether...
The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded Adding to Potential for Decline
Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...
Caregivers Coping with the Stigma of Dementia
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. Yet when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...
The Persistent Stigma Attached to Dementia Encourages Denial
Dear Carol: People write to you to complain about someone who, despite evidence, denies that they have dementia. I think I know...
Far Too Many People Still Attach a Stigma to Illnesses That Cause Dementia
Anyone who has cared for a disabled child or has a visible disability of their own knows this. However, people who care...
