People with Alzheimer's Can Be Reliable Witnesses to Crime

By Christine Kennard, Health Guide Wednesday, June 01, 2011

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Elder abuse is a major problem, as are many types of other crimes where the victim has Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia. Relatives, Social Services, Police and legal authorities may often dismiss information given to them because they think the victims are too unreliable as witnesses. ...

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Carol Bradley Bursack, Health Guide

6/ 2/11 11:21am

Wonderful post, Christine. Thanks!

Carol

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By Christine Kennard, Health Guide— Last Modified: 07/19/11, First Published: 06/01/11

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