The number of people with DEMENTIA is steadily increasing. There are around 800,000 people with dementia in the UK (2013) and by 2040 the number of people affected is expected to double. As a care worker I think that planning for the future and rising global awareness about this problem is needed now to ensure that the right care and support is available .
it is clear that dementia is a public health problem on a very large scale. Dementia places an enormous burden on public finances because even families who look after their relatives usually require at least some public assistance.
While it’s very common, dementia is not very well understood. People often don’t ask for help because there’s still a stigma attached. They might think - that the symptoms are a normal part of ageing (maybe?) and that nothing can be done.But we still need to be aware that we all are
at high risk of developing dementia (80+ years: 1 in 6).

JUN-LIN HARRIES

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Acrylic paintings, predominantly monochromatic with coloured features. Image alludes to Alzheimers decease and dementia.

CHARLES MOXON 

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