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Youth and dementia: Breaking down stigma through MECA exercises

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Alzheimer's Disease International | 08 Nov 2021

Raymond Xiong writes about his inspiration behind creating and sharing MECA exercises, which incorporate music, gymnastics and cognitive activity, to improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

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