Dementia UK report
In autumn 2014, Alzheimer’s Society published a major study on the social and economic impact of dementia in the UK.
In autumn 2014, Alzheimer’s Society published a major study on the social and economic impact of dementia in the UK.
Dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic or progressive nature, caused by a variety of brain illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday activities. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47 million and is projected to increase to 75 million by 2030. The number … More
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