Ageism

Creating Community
COVID-19, stigma and the scandalous neglect of people living with dementia

Cultural narratives, ableism and ageism dehumanize people with dementia, and present their lives as disposable. Authors: Alisa Grigorovich, University of Toronto and Pia Kontos, University [...]

Susan Troyer2021-05-18T22:16:26-05:00May 12th, 2021|Categories: Creating Community|Tags: Ableism, Ageism, Cognitive decline, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dementia, Elderly, Geriatrics, Long-Term Care, Stigma|0 Comments

A Sense of Place
Dr. Bill Thomas and The Power to Transform

A voice for change, Dr. Bill Thomas was featured in the very first regional Alzheimer’s Association publication, Spring 1999 issue, which I received after [...]

Susan Troyer2020-01-10T18:14:03-06:00January 5th, 2020|Categories: A Sense of Place, General|Tags: Ageism, Caregivers, ChangingAging.org, Dementia caregivers, Dr. Bill Thomas, Eden at Home, Geriatrician, Green House Movement, Jude Thomas, Minka Houses, Pioneer, The Eden Alternative, Transformation in elder care|0 Comments