Hi Katie,
Yes, there certainly are people interested in older people who have
developed some kind of dementia from a chronic health condition, or who have
diverse biologies. Unfortunately, such a research topic, like older people
themselves, are not considered ana interestic or valued area of research in
Western research communities, unless that research focuses on 'unmet need',
'care' practices or 'carer depression'. I worked in the dementia industry
for some years, so am certainly familiar with the language used to position
older people, especially after being diagnosed as having a dementia.
Ir is also refreshing to hear of your research methodology. For my
doctoral thesis, I used a Critical Discourse Analysis to research the
construction of employment services for disabled people. This research led
to some changes in how disabled people are 'assessed' as disabled, and the
roles of language and discourse in constructing people's social identities
and relationships, and their subseuent right to community resources.
On the other hand, you might gauge interest in research older people, in
regard to 'disability', by the(absence of) response on this discussion list.
Good luck with your research. I look forward to hearing your conclulsions.
Pamela
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From: "Katie Aubrecht" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:36 AM
Subject: Re: language
> Hi Elisabeth, I am doing research on discursive representations of
> dementia from a critical disability studies perspective. I think it is
> less a question about what is acceptable, then an orientation to names as
> powerful signifiers of how we are. Thinking critically with the meaning of
> personhood may be especially important within the context of 'dementia
> talk' given person-centred approaches are receiving so much attention
> within local and global calls for dementia strategies. It might also be
> worthwhile thinking about who should be leading a conversation around
> naming - disability researchers, government decision makers, or people
> whose lives are most intimately touched and shaped by these names, whether
> as identifiers/self-identifiers, formal or informal.
> Thanks for your important question!
> In solidarity and with respect,
> Katie Aubrecht
> CIHR PostDoc, "Persons by Proxy"
>
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> Subject: language
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> If "persons with disabilities" is unacceptable, for reasons I can
> understand please can we have a conversation about what is acceptable?
>
> I am currently attempting to apply the social model to people living with
> dementia. Is there anyone else interested in disability and the aging
> population?
>
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