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Dementia - a fatal diagnosis

Dementia causing diseases can be fought through research, it isn't an inevitable part of ageing

14-Nov-2016

Key points from article :

Dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales.

In 2015 more than 61,000 people died of dementia - 11.6% of all recorded deaths.

There are around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK.

It's essential that people have access to the right support, services to help them live well with dementia.

Treatment of dementia is a nowadays greatest medical challenge.

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Alzheimer’s Research UK

Research charity that funds scientific studies to find ways to treat, cure or prevent all forms of dementia

Alzheimer’s Society

UK charity that campaigns for change, funds research to find a cure and supports people living with dementia

Hilary Evans

Chief Executive at Alzheimer's Research UK.

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Mental Health