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The D word: Reflections on the Relationship between Stigma and Dementia

Milne, Alisoun (2010) The D word: Reflections on the Relationship between Stigma and Dementia. Journal of Mental Health, 19 (3). pp. 227-233. ISSN 0963-8237. (doi:10.3109/09638231003728166) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:34476)

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Abstract

The author reflects on the impact of dementia amongst older people. The author mentions that dementia is a major health related problem in the developed countries. The author mentions that according to a statistics around 700,000 people in Great Britain are suffering from dementia and it is expected to cover around 1.7 million people by the year 2050. The author further discusses the reluctance of the society to help people suffering from dementia.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.3109/09638231003728166
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Depositing User: Mita Mondal
Date Deposited: 01 Jul 2013 14:35 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:11 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/34476 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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