Okanagan Embrace Aging 2023

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Okanagan Embrace Aging 2023
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https://OkanaganEmbraceAging.com
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Date

Wed Mar 08 2023
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stigma, Dementia, and COVID-19: Insights from social media and lived experience

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Stigma of dementia is one of the greatest barriers for people living with dementia and their care partners. Studies show that stigma can lead to social isolation, low self-esteem, and depression. However, a paucity of research examines stigma of dementia during the pandemic. In this presentation, Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, Myrna Norman, and Wayne Hykaway explore stigma of dementia in the COVID-19 pandemic by sharing insights from Twitter research and lived experience. They also identify strategies for moving forward to address stigma of dementia in the pandemic.
Presenters
Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Nursing and Population Health; Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Thompson Rivers University
Advocates for People with Dementia and Caregivers
Myrna Norman, Patient Perspective
Wayne Hykaway, Caregiver Perspective