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Attention Span and Concentration

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As dementia progresses, your loved one--™s attention span and concentration will decrease --" resulting in being distracted easily and difficulties focusing. By engaging your loved one in certain cognitive exercises, you can increase attention span and the ability to concentrate, one bit at a time.

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