新西兰的研究发现许多老年人没有被诊断患有痴呆症,这突出表明需要更好的支助。 New Zealand study finds many elderly undiagnosed for dementia, highlighting need for better support.

新西兰有史以来最大的痴呆症研究揭示了数千例未经诊断的病例,600多名老年人中有三分之一半不知道他们的记忆问题。 New Zealand's largest-ever dementia study reveals thousands of undiagnosed cases, with between a third and a half of over 600 elderly participants unaware of their memory issues. 这项研究在克赖斯特彻奇和奥克兰进行,目的是改进支助服务,并规划随着人口老化的未来护理工作。 Conducted in Christchurch and Auckland, the research aims to improve support services and plan for future care as the population ages. 痴呆症影响约100种疾病,无法治愈,并逐渐恶化,这突出表明需要早期诊断和支持。 Dementia, affecting about 100 illnesses, has no cure and progressively worsens, underlining the need for early diagnosis and support.