Film series tackles dementia in culturally diverse communities

By Benedetta Ferrara / Maggie Kerr
Published 2 years, 6 months ago

‘Moving Pictures’, a multimedia project consisting of a series of short films, was created to educate culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities about senile dementia and the importance of diagnosis.

A family dinner at the Martino house from several years ago. (Photo supplied)

Often confused with the natural process of ageing, dementia can go undiagnosed in senior citizens, blocking access to specialist care ...

By Benedetta Ferrara

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Benedetta Ferrara is a local news reporter for Il Globo and La Fiamma.

By Maggie Kerr

Maggie Kerr is a journalist at La Fiamma, specialising in stories of cultural interest to the local community.

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