{"id":1345,"date":"2022-06-03T01:00:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T01:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/law-oh.com\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2022-05-17T18:08:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T18:08:28","slug":"an-overview-of-alzheimers-stigmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/law-oh.com\/an-overview-of-alzheimers-stigmas\/","title":{"rendered":"An Overview of Alzheimer’s Stigmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Losing a loved one’s memory can be a struggle for the entire family. The person who has been the head of the family may soon fade from the person they once were, leaving their loved ones to wonder what will come next. The stigma associated with Alzheimer\u2019s disease has a significant negative impact on the lives of people with Alzheimer\u2019s and their caregivers. Around 25% of dementia patients hide their diagnosis, and 40% said they have withdrawn from many everyday activities according to recent studies. There are many negative public images and stereotypes associated with dementia, which contributes to a lack of engagement with people with this condition. Many people with dementia experience social isolation due to withdrawal from friends and other important people in their lives.<\/p>\n

Many misconceptions about Alzheimer\u2019s exist. It is widely believed that Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia are a normal part of aging. This is not true. It is a disease that develops from a wide variety of risk factors. Many people believe that Alzheimer\u2019s patients become violent and aggressive. This only happens with some patients and is typically the result of a deep sense of confusion and fear. It is also widely believed that people with Alzheimer\u2019s can\u2019t function or enjoy activities. Stigma is the use of negative labels to identify a person with a disability or illness. Stigma around Alzheimer’s disease exists, in part, due to the lack of public awareness and understanding of the disease, preventing people from:<\/p>\n