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SUMMARY:AGE-WELL Webinar - Living with dementia: Exploring the intersections of culture\, race\, and dementia\, stigma
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nJoin us for an insightful webinar that delves into the complex intersections of culture\, race\, and dementia stigma. This session will explore how cultural backgrounds and racial identities shape the stigma experiences of individuals living with dementia\, and specifically look at the case study of Chinese people living with dementia in Vancouver. We will examine the impact of societal stigma\, and discuss the unique challenges faced by diverse communities. \nThrough expert speakers\, personal stories\, and research-based insights\, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the intersection of culture\, racial biases\, and stigmatization of dementia influence the experiences of people living with dementia\, which sheds light on dementia care and support systems. The webinar will offer practical strategies to address these challenges\, foster inclusivity\, and promote dignity in dementia research\, care\, and policy. \nLearning objectives: \n\nUnderstand the complexity of lived experience of intersection of culture\, race\, and dementia stigma.\nRecognize the significance of inclusion of the voices of people with lived experiences in research\, policies\, and services\nAcknowledge the importance of relationship building between people with lived experiences and researchers\n\nThe article “Living with dementia: Exploring the intersections of culture\, race\, and dementia\, stigma” is published in Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice\, and is part of the larger study Flipping the Stigma\, which is funded by Canadian Institute of Health Research\, co-led by Alison Phinney\, Jim Mann\, and Deborah O’Connor. \n  \nSpeaker bios: \nKaren Lok Yi Wong is a PhD candidate and sessional lecturer in social work at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests include the intersection of aging\, race\, culture\, immigration\, lived experiences of dementia\, and aging and technology. She is also a registered social worker\, working with older adults and their families in diverse settings\, such as community senior services\, long-term care\, and geriatric hospitals. \nGranville Johnson\, B.Ed. (UVic)\, has been living with Vascular Dementia and Converted Disorder since 2011. A Black dual citizen of Canada and America\, and a two-tour Vietnam War veteran (combat medic)\, Granville is a life-long artist\, multimedia digital collage\, musician\, teacher\, poet\, short story writer\, and novelist. He has been an outspoken Dementia Advocate for eight years\, building resilience within the dementia journey by facilitating ethno-racial inclusivity in dementia research. \n  \n Register Here!\n 
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