That this House:
- Applauds the response shown by stakeholders at a meeting held to
assist people with dementia.
- Recognises that the Myall Lakes electorate has the highest proportion of
people aged over 65 in New South Wales and the second highest prevalence of
people suffering from dementia.
- Notes that the rate of dementia in the Myall Lakes electorate is
increasing.
- Congratulates the formation of a steering committee to examine how and what
to do to help people with dementia.
- Notes that the steering committee will examine what is required for
residents in the Forster and Tuncurry area and that information will
be used to create dementia friendly towns in Taree and Wingham.
- Recognises the support provided by the Minister for Ageing and Minister for
Disability Services for people living with dementia and their carers.
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