Early detection key to managing dementia, health experts say

‘Community action vital for dementia care’ – DailyNews

Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES have called for greater public awareness and understanding of dementia to help families recognise the condition, overcome stigma and provide better care for affected people.Speaking during a campaign on dementia yesterday, Bulawayo proportional representation councillor Mercy Furanayi, who was standing in for mayor David Coltart, said a lack of understanding about… To access this content, please pu…

Early detection key to managing dementia, health experts say

Health expert Dr Kundai Guvheya said families should seek medical assistance as soon as they noticed symptoms, while caregivers needed to exercise patience and kindness when looking after people living with dementia. “Dementia is a condition and it usually affects people that are 60 years of age and beyond. It causes them to forget things,” he said. Although there is currently no cure for dementia, Guvheya said the condition could be managed and…