Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 11, 2017 18:17:48 GMT 12
KAPA HAKA AND TE REO MĀORI MAY HELP MĀORI AVOID DEMENTIA
The study, conducted by the University of Auckland, received $1.8 million in Government funding and has been touted as the world’s first longitudinal study of an indigenous population in advanced age.
The Health, Independence and Caregiving in Advanced Age report is the first study to consider dementia among Māori.
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says, “Researchers found cultural activities such as kapa haka and speaking te reo may help preserve cognition for older Māori.”.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/national/kapa-haka-and-te-reo-maori-may-help-maori-avoid-dementia
The study, conducted by the University of Auckland, received $1.8 million in Government funding and has been touted as the world’s first longitudinal study of an indigenous population in advanced age.
The Health, Independence and Caregiving in Advanced Age report is the first study to consider dementia among Māori.
Associate Health Minister Nicky Wagner says, “Researchers found cultural activities such as kapa haka and speaking te reo may help preserve cognition for older Māori.”.....
www.maoritelevision.com/news/national/kapa-haka-and-te-reo-maori-may-help-maori-avoid-dementia