No More Whispering: Ending the Shame and Blame about Dementia

No More Whispering: Ending the Shame and Blame about Dementia By Esther Heerema, MSW Have you ever noticed how an Alzheimer's diagnosis is shared with others? Most commonly, it's not. And when it is, it's often whispered off in a corner and then asked not to share it with others.  It's time for this to change. Ending the Shame and Blame about Alzheimer's and Dementia  In the World Alzheimer Report 2012, researchers found that approximately 1 in 4 persons hid their dementia diagnosis from others. It's a hush hush matter for many—almost like it's a dirty little secret that must be hidden away. This shame and blame about dementia needs to end.   READ NOW 7 Tips of Celebrating the Holidays in a Nursing Home  "Oh, I hope I get to move to the nursing home in time for Christmas!" said no one ever. Here's how to bring the holidays to them. READ NOW Can Nuts Improve Your Memory?  Diet has been repeatedly associated with brain health. What has research shown about different kinds of nuts and their effect on our memory?  READ NOW 8 Great Resolutions to Skip in the New Year  Your brain is a big part of what makes you who you are, so resolve this year to take better care of it while you can by NOT making these 8 resolutions.   READ NOW Why Arguing with People Who Have Dementia Backfires  Face it. You're wasting your breath (and likely increasing your frustration) when you argue with someone who's living with dementia. Here's why this is very often true.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes Understanding Lung Cancer AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.