Latest Alzheimer's Research Greeted With Cautious Optimism By Alzheimer Scotland
Jim Jackson, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland, said, "Although this is an animal study, such a breakthrough is potentially of great interest. However, much more research needs to be done before any 'cure' for Alzheimer's becomes a reality. We have yet to discover whether these man-made compounds are safe for human use and how early (or late) in the illness can these effects be observed."
Alzheimer Scotland's latest report, The Dementia Epidemic - Where Scotland is Now and the Challenge Ahead, reveals that the number of people with dementia in Scotland will increase by 75% over the next 25 years. There are currently 58,000 - 65,000 people with dementia in Scotland: this will rise to 102,000 - 114,000 by 2031.
Kate Fearnley, Policy Director with Alzheimer Scotland, said, "Scotland needs a forward-looking strategy for dementia that seeks to minimise the numbers of people developing dementia, invests in anticipatory care and support for self management, provides sufficient good quality and cost-effective services, increases resources in line with the growth in numbers and supports research."
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Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland's foremost voluntary organisation working for people with dementia and their carers. It:
-- speaks out for the rights and concerns of people with dementia and their carers;
-- operates services on over 60 sites throughout Scotland providing practical services such as day, evening and weekend centres, home care and befriending and carers' support services;
-- provides the 24 hour national freephone Dementia Helpline (0808 808 3000);
-- provides the website www.alzscot.org;
-- supports a network of over 40 carers' support groups;
-- provides information to carers, professionals and people with dementia;
-- publishes leaflets, booklets, reports and a quarterly newsletter keeping carers and professionals up-to-date
-- has a research programme.
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