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A Remarkably Simple Way to Help Our Students Understand Dementia

Jim Riley

29th December 2015

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The Alzheimer's Society estimates that there are now 850,000 people in the UK with various stages of dementia. That's a lot of grandparents, uncles, aunties and even some parents and guardians of our students who are therefore directly affected by the condition. How should we help our students improve their understanding of dementia? In Sheffield a simple approach is being trialled.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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