STIGMATISING the elderly particularly those suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia, labelling them witches and wizards could be as a result of lack of knowledge of the diseases. Nonetheless, this should not be an excuse for name-calling which further worsens depression and other related disorders among the elderly. By Kudakwashe Pembere This was said in separate interviews on the sidelines of the World Alzheimer’s Day commemorations held at the Society of Destitute Aged (SODA) Old People’s Home in Highfields on Wednesday. The World Alzheimer’s Day is commemorated every 21st of September. Alzheimer’s is the…
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