Stars back dementia campaign
Sir Michael Parkinson, Fiona Phillips and Gordon Banks are supporting the national 'A Day to Remember' campaign, calling for the public not to delay talking about dementia.
Half of people 'would find it hard to talk about dementia'
- Half of people (50 per cent) say they would find it hard to talk about dementia to a friend or family member they thought might have it.
- A third (33 per cent) say that personal concerns (such as fear of upsetting someone or feeling awkward or anxious) would discourage them from talking about dementia or memory loss with a friend or relative.
- That nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of people would not be confident telling the difference between the signs of dementia and the normal signs of ageing
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