Uni study to improve dementia care in Kenya

The University of Stirling is embarking on a major study to transform dementia care in Kenya, where cases of the disease are growing but outcomes for those affected are poor.

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The five-year project, funded by Wellcome Trust, will address the issues faced in rural and urban communities in Kenya, where there is no national policy on dementia care, and limited public awareness or professional training.

Cases of dementia are projected to rise by 316 per cent in Kenya by 2050, according to previous research.

However, cultural beliefs play a significant role in understanding dementia across Africa, with many not recognising dementia as a medical condition that requires care intervention.