LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Dementia occurs as a result of physical changes in the structure of the brain.
These changes can affect memory, thinking, behaviour, personality and emotion.
Because dementia is a progressive syndrome, symptoms will gradually worsen.
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, although there are several other forms.
No single factor has been identified as a cause for dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
It is likely that a combination of factors, including age, genetic inheritance and environment are responsible.
There are over 48,000 people with dementia in New Zealand.
Alzheimers New Zealand works with people with dementia, their family/whanau, friends and community.
There are around 300,000 New Zealanders are affected by dementia.
People of all ages, ethnicities and intellectual ability can get dementia.
While it is more common in people over the age of 65, it can also affect younger people.
(Source: http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/ )
These changes can affect memory, thinking, behaviour, personality and emotion.
Because dementia is a progressive syndrome, symptoms will gradually worsen.
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, although there are several other forms.
No single factor has been identified as a cause for dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
It is likely that a combination of factors, including age, genetic inheritance and environment are responsible.
There are over 48,000 people with dementia in New Zealand.
Alzheimers New Zealand works with people with dementia, their family/whanau, friends and community.
There are around 300,000 New Zealanders are affected by dementia.
People of all ages, ethnicities and intellectual ability can get dementia.
While it is more common in people over the age of 65, it can also affect younger people.
(Source: http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/ )
RACHEL'S GIFT
“Something beautiful,
something good
All my confusion, God understood.”
This wall hanging explores heartache -
that faced by those with dementia;
that faced by those who care for the aged and infirm.
It is made from an old woollen blanket: a sign of comfort and rest.
It uses yarn and unfinished knitting,
given by the daughter of a woman living with dementia.
something good
All my confusion, God understood.”
This wall hanging explores heartache -
that faced by those with dementia;
that faced by those who care for the aged and infirm.
It is made from an old woollen blanket: a sign of comfort and rest.
It uses yarn and unfinished knitting,
given by the daughter of a woman living with dementia.
THE CAREGIVERS
"Anytime you have been with another person who is suffering
and have been unable to take the pain away,
you have been at the cross with Mary”
“If you have ever had to place an ageing parent
with a debilitating disease in a facility for the infirm,
you know what it is to stand beneath the cross.”
Joyce Rupp
and have been unable to take the pain away,
you have been at the cross with Mary”
“If you have ever had to place an ageing parent
with a debilitating disease in a facility for the infirm,
you know what it is to stand beneath the cross.”
Joyce Rupp