News Releases, 19 June 2008
In response to the launch of the consultation on the National Dementia Strategy, Dr Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, said:
“As a result of a rapidly ageing population the number of people suffering from dementia is set to drastically increase in the next 20 years. The fact that we are already struggling to provide adequate care to individuals with dementia shows the scale of the challenge we face.”
“We particularly welcome the review of the use of anti-psychotic drugs to treat dementia sufferers. It is totally wrong to rely on this type of medication when a range of other treatments and interventions could be used to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia.”
Notes to Editors
The Mental Health Foundation has recently launched Home Improvements – a programme offering grants of between £5,000 and £25,000 for new projects that aim to improve the quality of life of people with dementia in care homes.
For further information, please contact the press office team on 020 7803 1130/28/26.
The Mental Health Foundation uses research and practical projects to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We work to influence policy, including government at the highest levels. And we use our knowledge to raise awareness and to help tackle the stigma attached to mental illness. We reach millions of people every year through our media work, information booklets and online services.
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