Breaking the silence: confronting dementia care stigma in Jamaica
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Breaking the silence: confronting dementia care stigma in Jamaica
In many Jamaican homes, dementia is not spoken about openly. It is whispered about, dismissed as ‘just old age,’ or quietly concealed for fear of being labelled ‘mad.’ Families often struggle in isolation as a loved one gradually loses memory, independence, and sometimes even the ability to recognise those closest to them.