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Most think dementia is a normal part of aging

Each September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer's disease and all?types of dementia.

Henriette Lamprecht

2 Month Ago - 2024-09-04 00:00:00

Results from the world’s largest survey on attitudes to dementia reveals a startling lack of global knowledge around dementia, with two thirds of people still incorrectly thinkin

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