Busting Some Myths

Shared by blogger friend Lynda Henderson.

Click link below to read entire article. In summary:

Dementia is an umbrella term (and is not the same as Alzheimer’s)

Certain words, like 'dementia sufferer', do not help

Not all people with dementia are old

Dementia is not a mental health issue

Sensationalism and wonder cures give false hope



https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/-i-am-not-a-victim-tips-for-reporting-on-dementia-/s2/a566136/