Alzheimer’s Society comment on Alzheimer’s Disease International’s report on the prevalence of dementia worldwide

The new report is released on World Alzheimer's Day and claims that dementia prevalence will nearly double every 20 years, to 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050.

'This data shows the scale of the challenge. Dementia is a growing issue with one million people in the UK set to develop the devastating condition in the next 10 years. This worldwide problem needs a response from every nation and the UK government must play a key part. We must see public awareness campaigns; improvements in dementia care and an increase in funding for dementia research. With the right investment, dementia can be defeated.'

Neil Hunt
Chief Executive
Alzheimer's Society

• One in three people over 65 will die with dementia
• Alzheimer's Society research shows that 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly 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 needs to raise money to help people live well with dementia today and for research to find a cure for tomorrow. 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 0845 300 0336 or visit alzheimers.org.uk