Dr Jodi Watt - Why Saying ‘Demented’ Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Harmful

Dr Jodi Watt - Why Saying ‘Demented’ Isn’t Just Wrong, It’s Harmful

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.

In this blog, Jodi Watt challenges the continued use of the term ‘demented’ in clinical and research contexts. She unpacks the damaging stereotypes it reinforces, explains the real-world harm it causes, and shows how small shifts in language can promote dignity, agency, and inclusion. Jodi makes a compelling case for adopting person-centred language like “person living with dementia” and urges all of us – especially those in research and healthcare – to think more critically about the words we use. The post includes practical steps, reflections, and a call for collective action to reframe dementia discourse.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-why-saying-demented-isnt-just-wrong-its-harmful/

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Dr Jodi Watt is a Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Glasgow. Jodi's academic interests are in both healthy ageing and neurodegenerative diseases of older age, and they are currently working on drug repurposing for dementia. Previously they worked on understanding structural, metabolic and physiological brain changes with age, as measured using magnetic resonance imaging. As a queer and neurodiverse person, Jodi is also incredibly interested in improving diversity and inclusion practices both within and outside of the academic context.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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