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Stamp out stigma against dementia and reduce harm
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 12:40 AM

Many people living with dementia, and their carers, avoid going out due to concerns about the reactions of others [Image: Micheile henderson on Unsplash]
Specialist GP Ngaire Kerse discusses the latest report from Alzheimer’s Disease International, which focuses on global attitudes towards dementia
Key points, Stigma negatively impacts people living with dementia and their families.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
1. Alzheimer’s Disease International. World Alzheimer Report 2024: Global changes in attitudes to dementia. London, UK: Alzheimer’s Disease International; 2024.
2. Livingston G, Huntley J, Liu KY, et al. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission. Lancet 2024;404(10452):572–628.