Dementia at work

The Alzheimer’s Society has warned that many more people will develop dementia at work, because of a combination of rising retirement ages and the expectation that the numbers with dementia will increase to one million by 2025. The charity points out that there are currently 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK and 45,000 are under the age of 65.

It says it is vitally important for organisations to consider the role they can play to support their staff and customers affected by the disease.

The charity has produced a guide for employers, Creating a dementia-friendly workplace, to help them gain an understanding of dementia, how it affects organisations and the practical steps they can take. It outlines legal responsibilities, gives ideas to develop awareness and provides guidance on reasonable adjustments.

The charity hopes that it will help organisations think differently about how to support colleagues and their carers who are living with dementia.

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