Dementia

A groundbreaking marae-based mate wareware (dementia) care clinic established in Kaitāia has been hailed a success after its first six months and extended indefinitely.

Dr. Makarena Dudley will be knocking on doors in Northland to ask families what they need to help with when it comes to taking care of those with mate wareware (dementia).

A common struggle for whānau dealing with dementia is getting a diagnosis so that whānau can receive the much needed support to care for their loved ones with the disease.