The Economist The coronavirus pandemic is a nightmare for people with dementia

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From: The Economist today - Monday Apr 27, 2020 09:08 pm
They are at particular danger from the virus, and it may do long-term damage to efforts to improve their lot
   
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For people with dementia, the coronavirus pandemic is a nightmare

And it may do long-term damage to efforts to improve their lot
 
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