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Businesses 'could lose billions unless they adapt to dementia'

Businesses could lose billions as the "huge impact" of dementia is revealed, a new report warns.

Employees changing work patterns or even quitting due to the demands of caring is expected to increase dramatically as the number of sufferers rise, according to Public Health England.

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Companies 'must support those affected by dementia'

Companies must show greater support to the increasing number of people affected by dementia, a charity has said.

A new report suggests businesses could lose billions due to the demands of caring for the condition.

Thousands of people affected by dementia are forced to give up work and are denied a lifeline because of the failure of organisations to change the way they do business.

As the condition touches the lives of more people, businesses must gear up to support all people with dementia; staff and customers alike.

– Jeremy Hughes, chief executive of Alzheimer's Society

Businesses 'could lose billions due to dementia care'

Businesses could lose billions as the "huge impact" of dementia is revealed, a new report warns.

Businesses have been warned to prepare for the future implications of dementia. Credit: Reuters

Employees changing work patterns or even quitting due to the demands of caring is expected to increase dramatically as the number of sufferers rise, according to the report from Public Health England and the Alzheimer's Society.

Figures, from the Centre of Economics and Business Research, estimates that the cost of staff hours lost due to caring responsibilities is set to reach £3 billion by 2030.

Public Health England called on employers to adapt their working environment to support those affected by the condition.

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