Insight
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141,000 people in New Zealand have dementia, and that number is set to double over the next 20 years as a result of an aging population. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease, typified by memory loss, a growing inability to care for oneself, and ultimately death. But people with dementia say stereotypical image of a helpless, frail pensioner works against them, causing stigma and alienation. In the first programme of a two-part series on dementia, Sue Ingram talks to those affected by the disease and finds out from them and their carers how life and relationships have changed.
- Start 00 : 13 : 22
Speakers
- Sue Ingram (Reporter)
- Dr. Richard Taylor (Alzheimer's patient
- former psychologist)
- Linda Taylor (Wife of Richard Taylor)
- Kate Clark (Alzheimer's patient
- former trade unionist, activist, mediator and social worker)
- Al Morrison (Husband of Kate Clark
- chief executive, Department of Conservation
- former radio journalist)
- Kathryn Ryan (Nine to Noon presenter)
- Alan Gibb (Dementia patient)
- Heather Cameron (Dementia patient)
- Kathy van Duyn (Dementia patient)
Live Broadcast
- No
Commercials
- No
Primary Title
- Insight
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 27 June 2010
Start Time
- 08 : 10
Finish Time
- 08 : 40
Channel
- Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Speakers
- Al Morrison (Husband of Kate Clark
- Alan Gibb (Dementia patient)
- chief executive, Department of Conservation
- Dr. Richard Taylor (Alzheimer's patient
- former psychologist)
- former radio journalist)
- former trade unionist, activist, mediator and social worker)
- Heather Cameron (Dementia patient)
- Kate Clark (Alzheimer's patient
- Kathryn Ryan (Nine to Noon presenter)
- Kathy van Duyn (Dementia patient)
- Linda Taylor (Wife of Richard Taylor)
- Sue Ingram (Reporter)