The above article from Punch newspaper recently details the shocking rise of Dementia in our country to 400%. Dementia is a known disease with its symptoms mostly affecting elderly individuals [50+] and also represents a decline in Mental ability, severe enough to interfere with daily life. ALZHEIMER’s is the most common type of Dementia. With identified symptoms among the elderly in Nigeria, hence also the significant amount of people lacking the proper care and attention they require to help them. ‘’With many patients stigmatized and abandoned in the belief that their condition was beyond medical intervention…. However, the study revealed that the situation was exacerbated by poor mental health service access’. Dementia, when identified on time, can be managed and treated properly, where yourselves and loved ones can still live a full, healthy and happy life.
This is where The Comfort & Remilekun [C.A.R.E.] Place comes in, we provide Cognition-enhancing medications, Rehabilitations & Occupational therapies and specialised care by our trained live-in staff. Awareness is very important to allow for early identification and further treatment to manage this disease. We aim to provide support and a safe place for everyone diagnosed with Dementia to drive this number down in our nation and protect the rights and lives of individuals. It is not too late to make this change, have the correct information and give proper care to our loved ones who are being agonized from Dementia.
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