Alzheimer’s Society response to ITV’s ‘Exposure: who cares?’ Documentary
Published 25 October 2012
On Wednesday 24 October ITV aired a programme called 'Exposure: who cares?' looking at the current state of care being provided to older people and those living with dementia in Britain.
The episode in the Exposure documentary strand examined the stark contrast in standards between care homes for the elderly, asking whether enough is being done to regulate them.
Alzheimer's Society comment:
'We are appalled at this shocking level of neglect and mistreatment. People with dementia can be some of the most vulnerable in society. The idea that people are not being properly cared for, and in some cases abused, is completely unacceptable.
The culture in care homes needs to change. Everyone in contact with someone who has dementia should receive training to provide the best possible dementia care. We want to make sure that care home staff can feel proud of their role in helping people to live well with dementia and families feel confident in the way their loved ones are being cared for.'
Jeremy Hughes
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society
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Notes to editors:
- One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
- Alzheimer's Society research shows that 800,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In just ten years a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051
- Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them
- Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Alzheimer's Society supports people to live well with dementia today and funds research to find a cure for tomorrow. We rely on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting alzheimers.org.uk
- Alzheimer's Society provides a National Dementia Helpline, the number is 0300 222 1122 or visit alzheimers.org.uk
- Alzheimer's Society and Tesco have mapped the number of people with dementia in each part of the UK
- and the percentage who receive a diagnosis. To view the 'Mapping the Dementia Gap' study visit alzheimers-tesco.org.uk
