This report published by the Care Policy and Evaluation Centre
at the London School of Economics and Political Science
provides projections of the number of older people (aged 65
and over) living with dementia in the UK and the costs of
healthcare, social care and unpaid care from 2019 to 2040.
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This online course enables you to gain a unique insight into
dementia through the stories, symptoms and science behind four
less common diagnoses of dementia, the people involved and the
implications of these for our wider understanding.
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World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines recommends that
people can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia
by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use
of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet,
and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood
sugar levels.
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Dementia Citizens is a new project to help people with
dementia and those who care for them, using apps on
smartphones and tablets.
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This implementation plan outlines how the 50 commitments set
out in the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia 2020 will be
met, ensuring that England becomes the world-leader in
dementia care, research and awareness by 2020.
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The UK’s first Dementia Research Institute will receive up to
£150 million to drive forward research and innovation in
fighting dementia.
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This literature review published by Public Health England
examines evidence on how the prevalence of dementia varies
with different characteristics, such as ethnicity, gender and
religion.
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The World Alzheimer Report 2015, ‘The Global Impact of
Dementia: An analysis of prevalence, incidence, cost and
trends’ makes key recommendations to provide a global
framework for action on dementia.
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This report published by Alzheimer’s Disease
International explores the main issues affecting women in
relation to dementia from an international perspective.
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This report published by the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD) argues that urgent policy
action is required to accelerate innovation and rethink how
countries support those living with dementia now and in the
future.
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Dementia Partnerships
Projections of Older People Living with Dementia and Costs
of Dementia Care in the United Kingdom, 2019–2040
