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[The Ultimate Disaster? Dementia between Personal Experience and Social Representation]
1Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Institut für Ethik und Geschichte der Medizin.
Psychiatrische Praxis
|July 4, 2018
Summary
Dementia is feared more than death, yet this study critically examines public perceptions of dementia. It explores wellbeing and quality of life for individuals with dementia, challenging negative societal views.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Social Sciences
- Medical Ethics and Public Health
Background:
- Dementia is perceived as a significant threat to quality of life in old age, often viewed more negatively than death itself.
- Existing societal views and values heavily influence the interpretation and public assessment of dementia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically discuss prevailing conceptions of dementia.
- To provide an overview of current knowledge regarding the wellbeing and quality of life of people with dementia.
- To explore the underlying reasons for the negative public assessment of dementia.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on wellbeing and quality of life in dementia.
- Critical analysis of public perceptions and interpretations of dementia.
- Examination of societal views and values related to dementia.
Main Results:
- An overview of the current state of knowledge on dementia and quality of life is presented.
- Societal interpretations and values contribute significantly to the negative public perception of dementia.
- The study identifies key factors driving the widespread negative assessment of dementia.
Conclusions:
- The public's negative conception of dementia warrants critical examination.
- Understanding societal values is crucial for reframing the discourse around dementia.
- Further research is needed to challenge and potentially alter negative perceptions of dementia.
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