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Island to play part in Dementia Awareness Week

Saturday, 16 May 2015 15:51

Life doesn't have to end when dementia begins according to the Alzheimer's Society in the Isle of Man.

As the charity marks the start of Dementia Awareness Week, it's encouraging people to do something new.

A range of events is being held around the Island to raise public awareness of the needs of those with dementia and their carers.

A full list of local events is on-line at gov.im/dementia-awareness

Consultant in old age psychiatry with Mental Health Services, Dr Chris Jagus says it’s a growing problem:

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