Dementia sufferers 'hide diagnosis' because of stigma

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The latest World Alzheimer Report claims that nearly one in four people with dementia hide their diagnosis because of the stigma attached to it.

It also claims that 40% of people with dementia say they are not included in everyday life.

Dan Papworth is a retired police officer from Ceredigion who was diagnosed with Alzhiemer's a number of years ago.

He spoke to Oliver Hides on BBC Radio Wales' Good Morning Wales programme.

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