From cbc.ca
Some people can thrive with dementia but the disease is often shrouded in misconceptions, which the Alzheimer Society seeks to dispel in a new campaign.
People living with dementia are among the most stigmatized groups in society because of assumptions about losing dignity and the ability to express yourself, said Pia Kontos, a senior scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute.
"People with dementia face discrimination and social rejection. Often they are ignored. People will address their care partner even when the person with dementia is standing right there. They may lose friends because of misconceptions about abilities," said Kontos.
Dementia affects everyone differently, Kontos said.
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