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"It gives them dignity, respect & space." #WorldAlzheimersDay

Today is World Alzheimer's Day, a global awareness 24 hour hours around Dementia and the stigma w...

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16.06 21 Sep 2021


"It gives them dignity, respect & space." #WorldAlzheimersDay


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16.06 21 Sep 2021


Today is World Alzheimer's Day, a global awareness 24 hour hours around Dementia and the stigma which still persists. Carebright in Bruff county Limerick are Ireland’s first purpose-built community for people living with dementia. Where residents are given dignity, respect and space. Henry McKean visited this afternoon and met Kevin Quaid who has Lewy Body Dementia and Ken Greaney whose dad Dave lives at Carebright. Henry sent us this report.


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