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Dementia Today and Tomorrow (Deloitte / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This report, from the Deloitte UK Centre for Health Solutions in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Society, summarises the emerging consensus and outcomes developed from a series of events and initiatives which aimed to collect the views of people interested … Continue reading →

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Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020: £300m Government Funding Planned For Dementia Research (BBC News / Department of Health)

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary In the wake of the three-year Prime Minister’s “Dementia Challenge” (2012), David Cameron has announced the follow-up Prime Minister’s Challenge On Dementia 2020. The plan is to further transform dementia research, dementia care and support. It is anticipated that … Continue reading →

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UK Policy Report: the Quality of Life for People with Dementia in 2014 (Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Alzheimer’s Society has published the third annual report “Dementia 2014: Opportunity for change”, which examines many aspects of the quality of life for people with dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Similar to the two previous reports … Continue reading →

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