With 850,000 people with dementia in the UK and numbers set to soar to two million by 2051, there is a much greater need for public awareness.
According to the Alzehimer’s Society, 225,000 people will have developed dementia this year – that’s one every three minutes. And it’s not always the elderly who are affected. There are 42,000 people under the age of 65 in the UK with dementia.
Everyone needs to know about dementia and how it is being addressed in their community.
Locally, established dementia groups in Ferndown, Wimborne and West Moors are working in partnership with Pulford Publicity on a new ground-breaking quarterly magazine for the area.
Launched in November, Dementia Friendly Communities reports on local activities and signposts support for those with dementia as well as giving an insight into the syndrome.
Listed inside are the all-important contact numbers for help and advice, community contacts and community transport as well as specialist information such as training for carers and a guest spot.
Other businesses involved with the publication are Douch Family Funeral Directors and Fernhill Dementia Care Home (Colten Care). The first issue is out now and can be picked up at community centres, shops, churches and community groups within Ferndown, Wimborne and West Moors.
For more information or to see an online copy of the magazine visit https://www.pulfordpublicity.co.uk/publications/dementia-friendly-communities-magazine/