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99: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 99
99: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 99
99: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 99
Friday 20th December 2024
Dive into the World Alzheimer's Report 2024 with Pete Hill and Wendy Weidner, discussing global dementia attitudes and advocacy strategies.
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Episode Overview
- World Alzheimer's Report 2024 highlights changing global attitudes towards dementia.
- AI's role in perpetuating dementia stigma and language challenges.
- Importance of social prescribing and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Healthcare professionals' views on dementia diagnosis and treatment.
- Advocacy and national dementia plans essential for policy change.
Addressing dementia stigma and awareness is within reach for individuals wherever they are across the globe.
In the latest episode of 'The D Word,' host Pete Hill engages with Wendy Weidner from Alzheimer's Disease International to explore the findings of the World Alzheimer's Report 2024. This report, published in September, examines global attitudes towards dementia and highlights both progress and ongoing challenges. Wendy, who worked on the report, shares insights into how societal perceptions have evolved since a similar survey in 2019.
One of the report's key findings is the worrying increase in the belief that dementia is a normal part of aging, with 80% of people now holding this view, up from 66% five years ago. Even among healthcare professionals, this misconception has grown, emphasizing the need for better education and awareness. The conversation also delves into the role of AI in perpetuating stigmatizing language around dementia.
Wendy notes that AI, programmed by humans, can inadvertently use language that reinforces negative stereotypes, pointing to the importance of careful language monitoring and adjustment. Social prescribing, a concept still developing in the UK, is discussed as a valuable tool for dementia care. It offers non-pharmacological interventions that help individuals live well with dementia, countering the notion that medical treatments are the only solutions.
Advocacy emerges as a critical theme, with Wendy highlighting the power of voting and the need for national dementia plans to ensure sustainable care policies. Despite challenges, there are positive examples worldwide of effective dementia plans that provide a roadmap for others. The episode wraps up with personal anecdotes and practical recommendations from the report, encouraging individuals to educate themselves, engage with those living with dementia, and advocate for better policies.
The overarching message is clear: addressing dementia stigma and awareness is within reach for everyone, wherever they are. The World Alzheimer's Report 2024 is available for free download on the Alzheimer's Disease International website, offering a wealth of information and insights for those interested in dementia advocacy and care.