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Healthy Ageing: Breaking The Stigma on Dementia

Dr Cecilia Chan, Gerontologist, Dementia Advocate & Activist

21-Jul-25 16:00

Healthy Ageing: Breaking The Stigma on Dementia

Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to people with dementia to continue living their lives with dignity and quality. In this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to Dr Cecilia Chan to speak about how stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination of people with dementia affect them and their family members.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  managing disease

Tags:  the bigger picture,  health & living,  healthyageing,  dementia,  alzheimer’s,  older adults,  elderly,  aged care, 


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