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How to spot dementia earlier in people with learning disabilities
What nurses and carers need to know about diagnosing dementia in people with a learning disability earlier and the support services available to help with care
What nurses and carers need to know about diagnosing dementia in people with a learning disability earlier and the support services available to help with care
- People with a learning disability are more likely to develop dementia than the general population and to do so at an earlier age
- It is important to ensure that dementia care for this population is suitable and easy to access
- It is important to establish a baseline for people with learning disabilities while they are healthy to help with diagnosis of dementia
People with a learning disability are more likely to develop dementia than the general population and to do so at an earlier age.
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