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We are asking our supporters from the very first Alzheimer’s Show in 2013 to give us their thoughts on what’s changed in 10 years.Here esteemed Dementia Care Champion Jackie Pool shares her views.

Growing dementia care concerns voiced by experts and those in the front line The Alzheimer’s Dementia & Care Show today announced initial findings from its “Dementia: Who Cares?” Roundtable. The virtual event was held earlier this month to mark the 10th anniversary of the show which this year is taking place at the Business Design Centre in London, 3 – 4 March.

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Dr Emer MacSweeney BSc (Hons), MRCP, FRCR and Founder & CEO Re:Cognition Health gives her view on the latest developments of treatments for Alzheimer’s.

 

Hugely important and game-changing success for new Alzheimer’s treatments has made headline news, globally, over the past few months.

In October 2023, we commemorate a decade of honouring excellence in the field of activity and engagement with the NAPA Member Awards.

These awards have evolved over the years to align with current best practices, consistently recognising the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams who have excelled in the past year.

Looking after someone with Alzheimer’s is a full-time job, and it’s not always an easy one. It’s important to know what’s in-store and what support is available, so you can provide the best care possible for your loved one.

A great deal of investment has gone into cancer care.  In the media it has been mentioned that 3,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer a year, with vaccinations now being available to help its eradication.  Nearly everyone is aware of this condition.  Against this there are estimated to be at least 70,800 people living with a diagnosis of young onset dementia in the UK, with no known cure.

New statistics from Age UK show just how difficult and lonely this Christmas will be for older people in the UK:

• 2.3 million older people wish they had someone to spend time with at Christmas, and 1.6 million find Christmas Day to be the hardest day of the year
• Age UK has launched a new campaign, the hardest day of the year, and is asking the public to donate and help those who have no one else

–Home Care Insight

The festive season, typically a time of joy and social interactions, can also inadvertently lead to stress – particularly for those who are vulnerable. For 1 in 11 aged over 65 living with dementia, the challenges associated with Christmas, such as disruptions to routine and overly noisy environments, can take the joy out of the day.

Approximately 944,000 people live with dementia in the UK, set to rise to 1.1 million by 2030. Until a cure is found, we need to support people with dementia and their families to lead active and fulfilled lives.