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"ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND - ACTION ON DEMENTIA 50% CAMPAIGN" PROGRAM
WHAT Increasing awareness that half of the people with Alzheimer's and other dementia don't know they have Alzheimer's or other dementia due to the fact that they are undiagnosed.
WHYTo increase public understanding of Alzheimer's and other dementia and push for proper diagnosis.
WHEREAlzheimer's Scotland -Action on Dementia.
Edinburgh.
Edinburgh.
Program Description
"50% of people with dementia do not know that they have dementia."
"There are between 31,000 and 38,000 undiagnosed people with dementia in Scotland. "
source: alzscot.org
Part of the "Alzheimer Scotland - Action on Dementia 50% Campaign" Program's mission is:
-To push for appropriate diagnosis of dementia
-To make the public aware that dementia is not a normal part of aging
-To inform others that there is treatment and help available for those who are diagnosed with dementia
source:alzscot.org
