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PM's dementia support plans

The Prime Minister is calling on a million members of the public to provide support for dementia sufferers. David Cameron has set out his ambitious plan to create masses of "dementia friends" who will be able to spot the signs of the condition.

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Alzheimer's Research UK: Dementia cannot be ignored

The Director of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK has commented on the Government's new support plans:

At a cost of £23 billion a year to the UK economy, we all agree that dementia is not a problem we can ignore.

Finding treatments for Alzheimer's and other dementias is no easy task, but it's one we must tackle if we are to make a real difference to people's lives.

– Dr Eric Karran, Director of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK

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