Dementia Awareness Week 2017
May 14th marks the start of Dementia Awareness Week and many of our homes will be playing their part in raising awareness and providing support to those living with and affected by dementia. Set to be the biggest killer in the 21st century, dementia will affect us all and the awareness week is all about opening up and engaging with the Alzheimer’s Society to learn more and raise vital funds. You can find out more on the website here but here are several things you should know about dementia: Dementia is not a natural part of ageing, over 40,000 people in the UK under the age of 65 have dementia. Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, which causes nerve cells to die and damages the structure and chemistry of the brain. It’s not just about losing your memory, other symptoms include difficulty concentrating, planning and mood changes. People can still live with dementia, although there is no cure, scientists and researchers are working hard to find one. For more updates in the homes, follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orchardcarehome/
