The Guardian | UK will be most dementia-friendly country, says Jeremy Hunt The Guardian Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK, resulting in the loss of brain cells. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's. Early symptoms include problems with memory and thinking. As the disease progresses, people can experience difficulty with ... Dementia awareness boost planned for over-40s People over 40 will get better information about dementia to improve early diagnosis and make Britain the 'best ... Jeremy Hunt unveils plans to make UK the most dementia friendly society in the world |