Dementia Action Week from 15-21 May

Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. In 2022, Dementia Action Week encouraged people who are concerned that they or someone they know may be experiencing dementia symptoms to seek further help. Throughout that week, the Alzheimer's Society saw a 43% average increase in calls to their dementia support line from those seeking information and support.

The focus for 2023 will be on increasing diagnosis rates.

Following a sustained drop in dementia diagnosis rates for the first time ever, the Alzheimer's Society undertook research to understand the key barriers and benefits to getting a diagnosis. As well as the misconception around memory loss just being part of getting old, their research found being in denial, and referral times to specialists, are big barriers for those experiencing symptoms to seek a diagnosis. 

Getting a diagnosis can be daunting, but it’s better to know. 

Where can I find more information on memory loss and diagnosis?

It’s important that those who are concerned that they or someone close to them might be experiencing signs of dementia continue to seek guidance and support.

Click here to visit the Alzheimer's Society website

Click here to visit the NHS website.