A Concise History of Dementia: Malevolent spirits of the middle ages to the Enlightenment of the 1600's

Episode 1 January 15, 2024 00:06:01
A Concise History of Dementia: Malevolent spirits of the middle ages to the Enlightenment of the 1600's
The Dementia Research Project
A Concise History of Dementia: Malevolent spirits of the middle ages to the Enlightenment of the 1600's

Jan 15 2024 | 00:06:01

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Show Notes

In this episode, I explore how perspectives about dementia have evolved over time. Dementia, once viewed as a divine punishment is now being treated with the utmost care thanks to modern medical and societal advancements. But it took a long time to get to this point; we find out the key milestones involved. 

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