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The Growing Burden of Dementia

In the UK, dementia remains a leading cause of death, significantly straining the healthcare system. New statistics reveal the looming crisis of dementia care, which currently affects an estimated 994,000 people, with numbers expected to rise steeply over the next decade. This has profound implications for the social care sector, where inadequate planning and underfunding mean many individuals with dementia are left without essential support.