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Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementia

Diagnosis

In this 'Speaking From Experience' video clip, participants share their experiences of a search for a medical diagnosis. Participants recall their interactions with various medical professionals as well as the tests that lead to a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Reactions to diagnosis vary from shock and devastation, to relief at being able to give the symptoms a name.

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