This webinar will discuss the types of stigma around dementia, including prejudicial attitudes, negative stereotypes, discriminatory behaviors and social structures biased against persons with dementia. During the webinar, presenters will provide examples of how language influences stigm and review how person-centered language to counter stigma around dementia. Participants will also learn what it means to use a strength-based approach with persons who have dementia.
Presenters will be:
> Shana Stites, Psy.D., M.A., M.S., who is a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Pennsylvania
>Rev. Cynthia Huling Hummel, D.Min., who is living with early stage dementia, diagnosed in 2016. She is an Alzheimer’s advocate, author and artist and serves on the National Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services.