‘You Don’t Look Like You Have Dementia’

Abstract

This chapter explores different people’s perceptions of dementia. We look at the visibility of dementia and the consequences of being told ‘you don’t look like you have dementia’. The group debates whether it would be best for people to recognise dementia and the ways in which we can raise awareness and educate people. We ultimately wish to reduce the stigma (negative perceptions and being treated poorly) surrounding dementia and those with lived experience.