New government must keep the spotlight on dementia

In his first speech as leader of the country he highlighted the need for the government to look after the older people, the frail and the poorest in our country.

Alzheimer's Society comment:

 

'This is an exciting time for British politics and Alzheimer's Society looks forward to working with the new government. We are delighted David Cameron acknowledged the plight of the country's older people in his first speech as Prime Minister. We now need to hear details of how the lives of the 750,000 people with dementia will be improved.

One in three people over 65 will die with dementia yet they are too often failed by a social care system that is breaking at the seams. We cannot shy away from this burning issue and must work together to move towards a brighter future.'

 

Ruth Sutherland
Acting Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society

 

 

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