Dementia Activists Fight Against Prescribed Disengagement and Stigma

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Dementia activists in the UK and Australia challenge the stigma and 'prescribed disengagement' following diagnosis, advocating for empowerment, autonomy, and person-centred care.

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Dementia activists in the UK and Australia challenge the stigma and 'prescribed disengagement' following diagnosis, advocating for empowerment, autonomy, and person-centred care.

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