UK dementia statistics

Affects 700,000 people, that's one in 88 of the population
Financial cost is over £17bn pa, made up mostly of accommodation, lost earnings and unpaid tax
Two thirds (425,000) of people live in the community, one third (244,000) in a care home
Two thirds of people with dementia are women (446k) and one third me (223,000)
Affects 1 in 14 people 65+, 1 in 6 over 80, 1 in 3 over 90
Key risks from assessment are falls and walking about (60% experience walking about)
25 million people, or 42% of the UK population, are affected by dementia through knowing a close friend or family member with the condition. (Source: Alzheimer's Research Trust / YouGov poll, 2008)
163,000 new cases of dementia occur in England and Wales each year - one every 3.2 minutes.

Statistics courtesy Alzheimer's Research Trust and www.alzheimers.org.uk

Government Policy

The National Dementia Strategy - The objectives of the project are to develop a national dementia strategy and implementation plan for publication in October 2008. The strategy will address three key themes – raising awareness, early diagnosis and intervention and improving the quality of care.

For more information: visit National Dementia Strategy

Where to buy:

Visit your local authority adult social services's website and search for telecare or visit www.tunstallonline.co.uk or call +44(0)1977 661234