New study shows cases of dementia set to double by 2040

New study shows cases of dementia set to double by 2040

With cases of dementia forecast to double by 20401, it’s more important than ever to protect your memory. Our Memory problems and dementia Care Pack details what you can do at home to look after your memory.

According to an article in The Lancet, the number of people with dementia in England and Wales is predicted to increase to 1·7 million by 2040, approximately twice the number in 2023… and the burden on health and social care might be considerably larger than currently forecast.

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1.Dementia incidence trend in England and Wales, 2002–19, and projection for dementia burden to 2040: analysis of data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. The Lancet Public Health, ISSN 2468-2667, Vol 8, Issue 11, 2023, Pages e859-e867.

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