Following on from a very informative presentation by Alison Carter of Alzheimer's Research UK the Rotary Club of Faversham has committed to become a Dementia Friendly Organisation.
Members will undergo training on how to raise dementia awareness and support people with dementia to live well in their communities.
In her talk Alison explained that there are many different causes and types of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common.
She went on to describe some of the ways in which Alzheimer’s disease can affect the people living with the disease and their families. She also talked about current drug treatments and potential new developments.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is dedicated to funding research into understanding the causes of dementia, improving diagnosis, finding out how to reduce risk, and developing treatments.
The website www.alzheimersresearchuk.org has lots more information.
Pictured are Scott Reeve (President of the Rotary Club of Faversham) and Alison Carter - Alzheimer's Research UK