There are serious concerns for the wellbeing of people with dementia being unable to access adequate care right now – let alone be safely catered for in the next few years. Dementia NZ says the services and resources are stretched, inadequate and lacking the scope to assist people who have dementia. Also, some rest homes …
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For the first time in New Zealand – Dementia NZ has commissioned a comprehensive set of recommendations on the services and resources urgently needed for people living with dementia and their care partners in the community. The report’s scope reflected both the immediate demand and the projected demand based on demographic trends. Two key …
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Look for the 10 common early signs of Dementia 1) Memory Loss You may notice subtle changes initially such as repeating the same story and asking the same question. Often their long-term memory will be good but not their short term one. 2) Difficulty performing tasks There may be a shift in their ability to …
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A review was commissioned by Dementia New Zealand for The NZ Dementia Foundation to investigate ‘best practice’ for post-diagnostic community services for people living with dementia. The focus was to research all documentation and reviews in other countries to draw conclusions about what services and support model is needed in New Zealand. Click …
