Bulletin of the World Health Organization<\/em> 2011;89:166\u2013167. doi:10.2471\/BLT.11.020311<\/p>\n Yin Jiliang, 73, looked forward to retirement as a time when he and his wife Su Zhiying, 76, could relax and enjoy the fruits of their labour, but instead he has another full-time job \u2013 taking care of his wife, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2001.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery morning I get up at six, and I prepare myself well before waking her up at seven. The first thing to do is to take her to the toilet. She is no longer able to use the toilet alone,\u201d says Yin. He also helps Su brush her teeth, have a wash, take a walk, eat a meal. Su is unable to do any of these things independently. Continue<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dementia is increasing fast in Asia placing a huge burden on a growing army of carers, who are mainly family members. Jane Parry and Cui Weiyuan report on how dementia is starting to receive the recognition it deserves. Bulletin of … Continue reading