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How to spot dementia earlier in people with learning disabilities

What nurses and carers need to know about diagnosing dementia in people with a learning disability earlier and the support services available to help with care

Jennifer Trueland
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People with a learning disability are more likely to develop dementia than the general population and to do so at an earlier age

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