Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the Government to make dementia a priority and urgently fix diagnosis as just 1.4% of dementia healthcare costs are spent on diagnosis and treatment, with families shouldering 63% of the costs.
A new book about The Beatles, which has been designed specifically with, and for, people with dementia, is released today (Monday 15 April), with the accompanying audio voiced by actor Bill Nighy.
Two world-class research teams will carry out countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia, in a bid to improve the UK’s shocking diagnosis rate.