Opinion: STAT+: Dementia should be a campaign issue — not an insult

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What happened

STAT’s Neurotransmissions columnist Jason Karlawish asks: What are the harms of the way politicians talk about dementia?

What should they say instead?

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:30:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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