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Dementia: What you need to know

Did you know that 45% of dementias could be delayed or prevented? In this 5-minute video, neuropsychiatrist Dr. Anthony Levinson describes what dementia is and the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that can contribute to it. 

 

 

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