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Dementia: Beyond Memory Loss, A Call for Action
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Doctor Nathan DCunha is challenging the notion that dementia diagnosis is a dead end. His personal experience with his familys struggle after his grandmother and mother were diagnosed inspired his research at the University of Canberra Hospital. He emphasizes the need for accessible support and interventions after diagnosis, not just medical treatment. DCunhas Spice program, launched in late 2022, has helped nearly 500 people and their caregivers, but demand far exceeds capacity. He advocates for ongoing investment in dementia services and more dementia-specific training for aged care staff.
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