Understanding the Stigma of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Patients Talk about Their Stigmatization You may experience stigma when you tell others that you have Alzheimer’s disease or if they find out. It’s important that you have open and honest conversations with people and educate them a bit about Alzheimer’s. Let others know what specifically you have noticed you have issues doing or remembering. If they try to go around your back for information, communicate that you’d still like for people to come to you and that there are various methods that you’re using to cope. As Alzheimer’s progresses, it may be harder to cope with the memory loss and cognitive impairment, but you need to remind others that you’re having regular consultations with the doctor and the condition is being monitored. Stress that you can still do many things and that you’d like to keep staying active and involved. Source: New Life Outlook