infodemiology

JMIR Publications recently published “Using Twitter to Examine Stigma Against People With Dementia During COVID-19: Infodemiology Study” in JMIR Aging which reported that during the pandemic, there has been significant social media attention focused on the increased COVID-19 risks and impacts for people with dementia and their care partners. This study used Twitter data to understand stigma against people with dementia propagated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the JMIR Aging authors’ analysis, 4 main themes were identified: Ageism and devaluing the lives of people with dementia Misinformation and false beliefs about dementia and COVID-19 Dementia used as an insult for political ridicule, and ChallengingRead More →