Dementia checks at 75 urged by Alzheimer’s Society
Professor Clive Ballard, the charity’s director of research, says getting a diagnosis is fundamental to ensuring the right treatment, support and care.
“Really the only way we’re going to improve identification is through effective screening, and probably the right time to do that screening is over the age of 75 once dementia starts to become more common.”
He is proposing that people be offered a cognitive test at the GP surgery, with questions on time, date, place, memory and understanding. This would be backed up by an interview with a relative or carer. Read more….
Dementia not taken seriously enough according to poll
Dementia is the most joked about medical condition according to an Alzheimer’s Society commissioned poll.
Almost a quarter (24%) of people say they hear jokes about dementia the most compared to other conditions including autism (3%) and cancer (3%). This is despite the fact only 8% per cent of people believe it is acceptable to make fun of dementia.
The YouGov survey – released to mark Dementia Awareness Week™ – found that more than half of people (55%) believe dementia is not taken seriously enough in society highlighting that even though awareness of the condition has improved there still remains much stigma. Read more….
What do you feel about people’s comments, how are you treated? Please let Dementia web Gloucestershire know your feelings and thoughts.
Events
These events both take place on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th July. Do check for access and suitability.
A Cut Above at New Brewery Arts
10am at New Brewery Arts
A trio of talented Cotswold Craftsmen will be exhibiting and selling their unique work at New Brewery Arts’ latest pop-up exhibition… More
Contact – 07961 914957 .
Glorious Gloucestershire at the Cathedral
10 am at Gloucester Cathedral
A 96ft-long floral carpet centrepiece, flowers, talks, demonstrations, music and more will all be on offer at Gloucester Cathedral’s… More Contact (01452) 528095.
