Anna Lo MLA supporting Dementia Research in the Assembly
24/02/10
Anna Lo MLA has proposed the following motion in support of sustained commitment to dementia research:
That this Assembly calls on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and the Executive to commit to ensuring that funding for dementia research is increased to reflect the scale and seriousness of the condition and the impact it has on the thousands of people living with dementia, their families and carers.
Speaking in the assembly on 23rd February, Anna said;
“It can be deeply distressing for a person in the early stages of dementia to come to terms with the impairment to his or her memory and communication skills. It is heartbreaking to watch dementia gradually taking hold of a loved one, and research shows that those who care for people with dementia experience a high degree of pressure, mental distress, depression and guilt.
I call for a review of Northern Ireland medical research funding to assess current levels of dementia-focused research. As I said, dementia is not a normal part of ageing. It is caused by disease. Many factors, including age, genetic background, medical history and lifestyle combine to cause it. Better understanding of the causes of the disease can give an insight into ways in which dementia may be prevented.”
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