Reed Expresses Support For Dementia Sufferers In Loughborough

Loughborough MP Andy Reed today expressed support for people with dementia and their carers in Loughborough in the run up to Alzheimer’s Awareness Week.

The theme of the week, which will run from 3rd to 9th July 2005, is “Think again”, and the Alzheimer’s Society will be focusing on the issues that affect younger people with dementia. These include financial and employment issues.

More than 665 people living in Loughborough have dementia and more than three times that number are affected by the consequences.

Reed said:

“I am very happy to be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society during Alzheimer’s Awareness Week. When we think of dementia we usually think of older people and it is important to remember that dementia can affect anyone at any age.”

Neil Hunt, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society said:

“I’m delighted that Andy Reed MP is supporting Alzheimer’s Awareness Week. The week will invite us to think again about how we should be supporting younger people with dementia and their families.”