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What can I have to say? Having a bad memory is not the best feat someone can have. To check how bad my memory is, I like to do an online cognitive test so I can see where it is lacking. Tho it can not always be right, it kinda shows what areas you truly need to improve on. So, after a small test like that, it is only natural to check out training for better memory. Or even to search for a medicine that will help out. So both ways are practical. There is enough evidence to show so. Nonetheless, it's your choice in the end, what practical use suits you better.

It`s very important that such a problem be talked about. Watching my grandmother, I sadly realize how full and happy her life would be right now if not the progression of dementia. The doctor explained to us that dementia is reversible in only 5% of cases. In the other 95%, the brain deteriorates at different rates: first it stops storing new impressions and events, then it erases the old ones. My mother and I decided that we can't do without additional help, so we turned to thekey.com for care. We live far away from each other, so such support is essential for us cause my granny can't be alone anymore.

It`s very important that such a problem be talked about.

We are very pleased to share with you the newly launched Dementia Action Plan for NZ. 

The Plan is the result of a collaboration between Alzheimers NZ, the New Zealand Dementia Cooperative and Dementia New Zealand, with the voices and input of over 300 individuals and groups.

Read the plan here

Thank you to everyone who gave feedback to the draft of the action plan

Read our summary of the feedback on the draft plan

What do you think - any surprises? Any comments?