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Dementia Australia, Dementia Action Week, 2019 | Services, carers challenged

Danielle Cetinski
September 16 2019 - 7:30pm
ACTION NEEDED: Rates of people living with dementia in the region are predicted to double. Photo: FILE
ACTION NEEDED: Rates of people living with dementia in the region are predicted to double. Photo: FILE

Dementia service providers and carers are calling out for help now as predictions show rates of people living with the condition will double. Danielle Cetinski investigates.

RESEARCHERS are throwing their weight behind finding better ways of diagnosing and treating dementia but with limited progress, the responsibility is falling on service providers to help patients and their carers live better for longer.

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Danielle Cetinski

Danielle Cetinski

Central Western Daily senior journalist

Danielle started at the Kiama Independent in 2010 before moving to the Central Western Daily in 2014. She covers council, court, politics, general news and business, and elections are her favourite time of the year. Got a tip? Email danielle.cetinski@centralwesterndaily.com.au

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