It has been reported that Prime Minister, David Cameron is determined to use Britain's presidency of the G8 group of leading industrialised nations to be in the forefront of a new international drive to boost research into dementia.
There are estimated to be in the UK around 800,000.people suffering from dementia. That number expected to double by the year 2040.
In Scotland ,in the year 2010 there were 71,000 sufferers. In the year 2031 that figure will rise to,127,000.
Dementia is a huge problem,not just for the sufferers themselves but also for the people who care for them whether in their own home, care homes, or in hospital.
We all must help, that is a given .How can we help, that is the question? In the scheme of things there is a likelihood that, no matter how small, you may succumb to the disease, or maybe a member of your immediate family, your extended family, or even a friend, someone you recognise in the street.
What can we as individuals do?
Why not join your local Alzheimers Society. There are branches all over country. National services, helplines. welfare rights services, fundraising and many more. Someone, whether you,or any member of the above named should join , wear the badge, answer the questions or point those that ask, in the right direction.
From the internet I will give you the address and telephone number of the national Alzheimer's Society pertaining to your area.
Alzheimer's Society,central office, Devon House.
58 St.Katherine's Way. London.
020 7423 3500
Northern Ireland.
Unit4 Balmoral Business Park. Boucher Cres.
Belfast.
028 90664100
Alzheimer Scotland
22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN
0131 243 1453
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