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"It's definitely a shock when you are told that your child has a childhood form of dementia," Niki Markou, told Neos Kosmos describing the day she received the devastating diagnosis about her 19-year-old daughter, Angelina (Ange) Lati, five years ago.
In Australia, around 1.5 million people care for someone living with dementia – and there is no cure. Dementia affects thousands of children, also impacting the parents who support them. While experimental treatments offer some hope, a new report calls for an urgent increase in funding for research and support.
Most people think dementia is only something to worry about in old age but the disease is surprisingly...
In Australia, around 1.5 million people care for someone living with dementia – and there is no cure. Dementia also affects thousands of young people, creating a heavy burden for parents. While experimental treatments offer some hope, a new report says families need more support as their child declines.