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  • Gerontology
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Dementia significantly impacts individuals and communities.
  • Understanding the lived experience of dementia is essential for improving care and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the experience of living with dementia in a community setting.
  • To explore the interplay between personal attitudes and societal perceptions of dementia.

Main Methods:

  • Action research combined with critical hermeneutics.
  • Data collection through home interviews, observations, and community focus groups.
  • Involved eleven individuals with mild to moderate dementia and their primary caregivers.

Main Results:

  • A conflict exists between positive living with dementia and negative societal attitudes.
  • Personal attitudes play a significant role in the experience of dementia.
  • Dominant social discourse often perpetuates negative perceptions of dementia.

Conclusions:

  • Changing societal perceptions of dementia is vital.
  • Promoting positive attitudes can enhance well-being for people with dementia.
  • Implications for policy, healthcare, and caregivers emphasize a shift in dementia portrayal.