Several people living with dementia explain what they think is important to them as Ireland’s first National Dementia Strategy is published today.
The strategy includes an investment of €27.5million and a roll out of home services.
Some 48,000 people and 50,000 carers live with dementia in Ireland. Of that 48,000 – 4,000 are under the age of 65.
The Alzheimer Association of Ireland believes this figure of 48,000 will rise to 68,216 by 2021 and to 132,000 by 2041.
How many?
Jay.
Sus.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
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Thanks Edel
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Remember… if you push the govt on this now, they may actually have something in place by the time you need it.
Well to be fair, they’re making a start above.
Why the huge increase in people with dementia, by the way?