Dear Editor,
Dementia is the 21st century’s biggest killer and in Wales there are 45,000 people with the condition.
Last week Alzheimer’s Society revealed that a staggering two and a half million people in the UK have united against dementia and become Dementia Friends. This includes 112, 550 Dementia Friends in Wales.
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative is the biggest ever social action movement aiming to change the way people think, act and talk about dementia. Following this news, I’d like to make your readers aware of our 2018 Dementia Friendly Awards which recognise, celebrate and promote the inspirational achievements of those uniting to making a real difference to people living with dementia. Nominations are now open and will close on Monday 20 August.
There are a whole range of awards across 10 categories to recognise outstanding work in this area of increasing importance to the whole community.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could honour and recognise someone from your readership?
It’s easy to nominate yourself or someone else, simply visit alzheimers.org.uk/dementiafriendlyawards.
Sue Phelps, Country Director for Alzheimer’s Society Cymru
16 Columbus Walk, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Cf10 4BY
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