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Positive Connections Between Reading and Dementia – Kelsey Simpson NAAP Contributor

Dementia is an unfortunate fact of life that is far too real and familiar for many people. Most people know someone that has suffered or is suffering from dementia. An expert from a company that provides in-home care for seniors said that dementia is draining for all people involved, family, friends, caregivers, and especially the person involved. If you have seen someone in your life suffer from dementia, you are probably aware of the struggles and can relate on a personal level.

What if there was a way to . . .

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