Dementia patients are being unfairly treated, as many are forced to pay for their care, according to campaigners.
An Alzheimer’s Society poll of 2,300 people in England found two thirds of patients paid towards care such as help with washing, eating and dressing.
The charity said this should be free as it was linked to a medical condition, but was often classed as a social care need and therefore means-tested.
The government said dementia was a significant challenge facing society. … continue reading this entry.
