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Just what is a loved one with dementia going through?

A 12-minute virtual Alzheimer's tour reveals more than you ever imagined.

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12 minutes in the world of Alzheimer's

My Dad had Alzheimer's and ultimately died of it after many long, torturous years. It ravaged all he had been in life. 

I was lucky. I was a nurse and understood the disease implicitly. I also devoted 17 years of my career working in the field of Alzheimer's in direct hands on care of patients with this disease. I never regretted one day of it. It is part of my life long career that I hold dear.

Thank you for this video.

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