Dealing with dementia / by Laumata Lauono

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Title

Dealing with dementia / by Laumata Lauono

Content partner

National Library of New Zealand

Collection

Index New Zealand

Description

Shares the story of Zora Feilo whose Niuean father Leo was diagnosed with dementia. Explains that dementia is an umbrella term for a suite of neuro-degenerative conditions and comments on the increasing rise of the vascular type among Pacific people. Discusses the links between dementia and other diseases such as stroke and diabetes. Reveals that dementia carries a stigma of mental illness among many Pacific Islanders. Shares five tips for its prevention.

Format

Journal

Date created

2016

Creator

Lauono, Laumata

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/37110633

Related subjects

Dementia / Dementia -- Patients -- Care / Dementia -- Prevention / Pacific Islanders -- Health and hygiene / Personal narratives

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