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Day: March 12, 2024

‘Ākiheuho: Fighting dementia in Pacific

For many Pacific people suffering from dementia, diagnosis isn’t made until the late stages—meaning fewer opportunities for intervention to slow the illness, and financial stresses borne by families instead of Aotearoa’s health system. Healthcare provider ‘Akiheuho (Aotearoa Tongan Health Workers Association Inc.) is fighting this both by educating people about dementia, and by providing culturally...

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