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Davis, Jennifer Duncan

Managing Shame: A Grounded Theory of How Stigma Manifests in Families Living With Dementia

Background: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are irreversible, progressive brain disorders that slowly destroy memory, language, problem solving, and cognition. In the United States, dementia is the fifth leading cause of death for people age 65 years and older. Early diagnosis could have important benefits stigma related to dementia remains a significant impediment to diagnosis, treatment, and accessing services.

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 11:40