What Happens when People with Dementia Commit Crimes?
When criminal behavior overlaps with degenerative cognitive disease, the justice system often falters
Source: scientificamerican.com
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When criminal behavior overlaps with degenerative cognitive disease, the justice system often falters
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Frontotemporal dementia is the most common form of dementia among adults under 60. After symptoms arise, the average life expectancy is seven to 13 years.
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