Many members of the RAF community are navigating the challenges associated with dementia every day.
We know that navigating dementia can sometimes be difficult, but you’re not on your own. We’re here to support you through caring for a loved one with dementia, to help you identify how and where you can access addition and specialist support, and to provide you with up-to-date information about dementia and dementia care.
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Dementia is described as ‘young-onset’ when symptoms develop before the age of 65. A report published in 2024 by the Alzheimer's Society shows that around a million people in the UK have a form of dementia. This is expected to rise to 1.4 million people by 2040. There are over 70,000 people living with young-onset dementia – where symptoms develop before the age of 65.
Music creates an emotional response that stays with us long after the moment has passed and comes back to us when we hear that tune again. It’s this long-term musical memory that can have a significant impact on those living with dementia.
Six facts about dementia that some people may not know
