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Everyone talks of the myths and stigmas attached to the words, "You have dementia, of this or that type."
What are some of these myths and stigmas? How does someone living with the real consequences live with them, explain them and try everyday to overcome them within himself?
Join Richard Taylor, PhD. as he shares his powerful and courageous feelings about his dementia.
His DVD, "Live Outside the Stigma," is available at www.BestDementiaVideosAndBooks.com .
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Week of October 9 - October 16, 2011
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