The Let’s talk Dementia campaign has been developed and funded by Luye Pharma Ltd
The Let’s talk Dementia campaign has been developed and funded by Luye Pharma Ltd
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There is a considerable economic cost associated with dementia estimated at £23 billion a year, which is predicted to triple by 2040. This is more than the cost of cancer, heart disease and stroke.6
Dementia is already a major health challenge for the UK.
It’s only going to get bigger.
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Anything we can do to relieve the burden of care or reduce the suffering of those living with dementia has got to be worth it…
Unpaid carers, or families and friends providing care to their loved ones, are providing care to a value of
This will increase to
people will care for someone with dementia in their lifetime.6
Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are at greater risk of anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of life than caregivers of people with other conditions.13
In 2021
unpaid carers provided an estimated 1.3 billion hours of unpaid care to those with dementia.14
Dementia costs can be catastrophic for families too. An individual with dementia spends an average
From informative events to a wealth of free resources and their impactful Carer Development Programme, tide tirelessly supports unpaid carers, amplifying their voices and experiences.
By joining tide, you’ll be welcomed into a community of individuals who understand the challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
Join tide today and help help make the world a better place for everyone affected by dementia across the UK.
FindReferences
6. NHS. Dementia. Available online at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/dementia/ [Last accessed: April 2024]
7. Chen Y, et al. Lancet Public Health. 2023;8(11):e859-e867.
8. Carers Trust. Almost half of unpaid family carers not getting the support they need as caring hours soar, Carers Trust survey finds. Available online at: https://carers.org/news-and-media/news/post/322-almost-half-of-unpaid-family-carers-not-getting-the-support-they-need-as-caring-hours-soar-carers-trust-survey-finds/ [Last accessed: April 2024]
9. Lakey, L (2009) Counting the cost: Caring for people with dementia on hospital wards published by the Alzheimer’s Society. Available online at: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/sites/default/files/2018-05/Counting_the_cost_report.pdf [Last accessed: April 2024]
10. University of Liverpool. Ability to afford dementia social care impacted by cost of living crisis. Available online at: https://liverpool.ac.uk/research/news/articles/ability-to-afford-dementia-social-care-impacted-by-cost-of-living-crisis/ [Last accessed: April 2024]
11. Alzheimer’s Society. Young-onset dementia. Available online at: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/types-dementia/young-onset-dementia [Last accessed: April 2024]
12. Alzheimer’s Society. How much does dementia care cost. Available online at: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/how-much-does-dementia-care-cost
[Last accessed: April 2024]
13. CDC. For Caregivers, Family and Friends. Available online at: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/alzheimer.htm [Last accessed: April 2024]
14. Herron D, Runacres J. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Jul; 11(14): 1998.
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