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20 May 2020

Alzheimer’s chief says dementia sufferers at risk of discrimination as QF/WISH place mental health in spotlight

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Alzheimer’s chief says dementia sufferers at risk of discrimination as QF/WISH place mental health in spotlight

People with dementia are seen as vulnerable amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International, says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the unique needs of those living – and dying – with dementia.

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