Forget me not
4 out of 5 people in New Zealand are affected in some way by dementia. Today, there are over 62,000 people living with dementia in NZ
Nationwide
From July 9th 2018 until December 10th (roughly) Constable 'Sam' and Constable 'Bryan' will grow beards in support of Alzheimers New Zealand while at the same time encouraging your support for those with dementia.
Why Beards ?? Because just like a beard dementia slowly creeps up on the people it affects them, their family/whanau and takes that person's identity from them. Both Constables work in the Hibiscus Coast Auckland Area which has a large number of elderly people affected by dementia in the community or local rest homes.
4 out of 5 people in New Zealand are affected in some way by dementia.
Today, there are over 62,000 people living with dementia in NZ. More than 170,000 Kiwis will be living with dementia by 2050.
Dementia impacts more women than men - around 30% higher
The total cost of dementia to NZ is now around $1.7b and will reach around $5b by 2050
Bryan Ward's involvement (page creator)
4 out of 5 people in New Zealand are affected in some way by dementia.
Today, there are over 62,000 people living with dementia in NZ. More than 170,000 Kiwis will be living with dementia by 2050.
Dementia impacts more women than men - around 30% higher
The total cost of dementia to NZ is now around $1.7b and will reach around $5b by 2050
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Hibiscus Matters Article 3 August 2018
With thanks to Hibiscus Matters about our 'growing concern'
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