Dementia is the most feared disease amongst the over-50s. It is estimated that around 620,000 people in England suffer from it. But what is ‘dementia’, and what does the latest research reveal? File on 4 has the facts…
This week’s File on 4 on BBC Radio 4 offered fascinating insights into the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.The program highlights the difficulties families face in getting a correct diagnosis, but also the impact the disease can have on a day to day level.By planning ahead and creating a Lasting Power of Attorney you can make sure you have appointed people you trust to make decisions if you can’t make them yourself.
