Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Melissa's mum Wendy was initially diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. But then her dementia symptoms became more evident. Melissa shares some of the signs she noticed, and how the family helped Wendy to get an accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis, which opened the door to the support she needed.

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