We need to talk about dementia

Cheston, Richard; Dodd, Emily; Woodstoke, Natasha

Abstract

Richard Cheston is a Dementia Research Professor at the University of Bristol. As a clinical psychologist with a background in group psychotherapy, he has extensive experience leading groups of people with dementia and is co-founder of the "Living Well with Dementia" project, which began in 2010 (for more information on the project, visit https://www.livdem.co.uk/). Professor Cheston will engage in a conversation with participants on the topic of the social stigma associated with a dementia diagnosis and the possibility of openly discussing dementia with the diagnosed person.

• Presentation Conference Type: Presentation / Talk
• Start Date: Jun 27, 2023
• Deposit Date: Jul 10, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 11, 2023
• Keywords: Dementia, LivDem, stigma
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10927699
• Additional Information: A public meeting to around 35 people living with dementia, their families and health and social care professionals