‘A’ dementia
If you can make one change today, we would ask that you start saying “A dementia” rather than “dementia”.
At DSDC we are making the conscious effort to make the change. Why? Because it helps reinforce the importance that dementia is a broader term that describes a collection of symptoms, rather than a single specific disease. It's like saying "a headache" – you're describing a symptom, not a particular illness.
Our Senior Dementia Consultant, Dave Wilson-Wynne, has found that when he says, “living with A dementia” people are more likely to respond “oh what type?”.
DSDC realise the importance of knowing the type of dementia an individual lives with, so we can provide specific support. So today, change things up, next time say, “I support people living with A dementia”.
Educate on types, educate on symptoms, and it all starts with a simple but powerful letter “a”.
