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People living with dementia are too often overlooked | Letters (opens in new tab)

Readers respond to an article about how people living with the condition are fighting against damaging stereotypesAnne Karpf’s article is a powerful and timely reminder that people living with dementia are too often overlooked and underestimated (). I particularly welcomed its emphasis on continued engagement through new experiences, learning, volunteering and social connection. Too often, a diagnosis leads others to focus solely on decline rather than on the person’s remaining abilities, int...

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