Dementie en verstandelijke beperking
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People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to develop dementia.
Dementia often manifests itself at a much younger age than average.
Because people with intellectual disabilities are also getting older, dementia will occur more often in people with intellectual disabilities.
Diagnostics and dementia care require specific expertise from this target group. Experiences and knowledge of family members and relatives are of great importance.
