Dementia awareness scheme launched in Wales
Less than half of people in Wales feel they have a good understanding of dementia. The charity Alzheimer's Society is launching a scheme in Wales to raise awareness.
- Sarah Hibbard
Charity launches dementia awareness scheme
One in three people over 65 will develop dementia - but a new survey shows that less than half of people in Wales have a good understanding of the condition.
Now the charity Alzheimer's Society is launching a scheme to encourage people to become 'Dementia Friends' in a bid to raise awareness.
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