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The sense of self and a diagnosis of dementia

09.05.2019 - By ABC listenPlay

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The risk of Alzheimers Disease and other dementias increases as we age. Psychiatrist Julian Hughes says we underestimate the capacity of dementia sufferers to be active and engaged citizens and retain their sense of self. He argues this philosophy should be at the heart of dementia care.

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