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Otago Daily Times shares: Imagine walking up and not speaking to another person all day ... Or going a week, or even longer, without hearing
your name spoken.
No-one to check in.
No-one to laugh with.
For too many older New Zealanders, this is their reality.
At Age Concern New Zealand, we believe that ageing should be filled with connection, purpose and dignity.
RNZ reports: With New Zealand marking World Alzheimer's Day on Sunday, health experts are warning that the stigma surrounding dementia is
keeping many families from seeking help.
An estimated 83,000 New Zealanders are currently living with dementia, according to the latest figures from Alzheimers New Zealand, although
experts believe the actual number is higher.
At the same time, rapid population ageing among Māori, Pacific and Asian communities is expected to accelerate the rise in dementia cases
nationwide.
From The Press: Through five pregnancies, breast cancer and now into her 80s, Paula Barrett says it's never too late to start
looking after your mind and body.
Christchurch fitness instructor Paula Barrett's limbs may now be a bit too "old and creaky" to enjoy her Irish dancing hobby, but it's no
barrier for her.
The 81-year-old still lifts wheelbarrows and chainsaws to help with local tree logging in bush near where she lives and leads fitness
classes four times a week.
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