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Fear and shame at the root of failing to admit illness

One of the greatest hurdles in getting somebody assessed with dementia is the reluctance on the part of the sufferer to admit there's something wrong. Fear is the root, and shame the offshoot.

One of the greatest hurdles in getting somebody assessed with dementia is the reluctance on the part of the sufferer to admit there's something wrong. Fear is the root, and shame the offshoot.