The Independent | Alzheimer's now costs the UK £26bn every year, major new research suggests The Independent New research by Alzheimer's Society also shows that those affected by dementia is rising sharply and will reach 850,000 by next summer. The charity said dementia now inflicted a “staggering financial and human impact” on the nation, with two thirds of ... 80% of Welsh dementia patients 'lack government support' Report finds over 11k dementia sufferers in Lincolnshire Dementia patients 'face unfair care tax' |