- Dementia is increasing in Africa.
- More people in Africa are getting older.
- Dementia is a public health problem.
- Research about dementia is still small.
- Some people think it is witchcraft.
- Health workers talk with traditional healers.
- New tests may find dementia earlier.
- Communities use music, massage and herbs.
Difficult words
- dementia — A brain condition that affects memory.
- research — Careful study to learn new facts.
- witchcraft — Belief in magic or spells by people.
- traditional healer — A person who uses old medicines or rituals.traditional healers
- community — A group of people living in one place.Communities
- health worker — A trained person who helps with health.Health workers
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Discussion questions
- Have you heard of dementia?
- Do people in your area use traditional healers?
- Do you like music to relax?
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