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Elderly couple - Source: ONE News
It was considered the preserve of the elderly - now it's striking people much younger, some in their 40s. The consequences of dementia are devastating, life-changing, both for victims and their families. Each week 230 New Zealanders are diagnosed with dementia and it's rapidly becoming one of the world's biggest health problems. While science can forecast who are likely candidates for dementia, there is no known cure. On SUNDAY the touching story of people living with and coping with dementia.
To find out more, visit the Alzheimer website or call 0800 004 001, where people can be put through to their local Alzheimers branch.
SUNDAY - Where there's a story, we'll find it.
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