A truly holistic approach should be taken by hospitals, who are at the heart of communities and can lead by example Author Terry Pratchett says some people feel lost for words around him because he suffers from dementia. Photograph: Graeme Robertson Tackling the stigma of dementia is a long-sought aim of agencies working to raise awareness and care for people with the disease. A huge amount of work remains if this goal is to be achieved, and hospitals, which are at the very heart of communities, have an important role in raising awareness and encouraging holistic approaches to drive change. Many dementia patients say that from the moment they are diagnosed, those around them feel somehow...
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