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- Coping with Memory Loss
- Costs and Insurance
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- Health and Wellbeing of the Caregiver
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How To Do You Confront Racism And Dementia?
Two years ago, an Australian newspaper reported that actor and director Mel Gibson admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Now, some wonder if a recent racist rant he allegedly made to his ex-girlfriend--which was caught on tape--is due to his continuing struggle with this disorder. In this article, a reporter discusses Gibson's reported bipolar diagnosis and how it could lead to aggressive and rage-filled rants like these.
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