Vicky McClure and Dame Arlene Phillips deliver letter to PM calling for better dementia care

The transcript discusses the need for strong advocacy in dementia care, highlighting government failings and the importance of music therapy. It calls for equal care access, critiques the unfulfilled 10-year government plan, and emphasizes the urgency of addressing dementia as a pressing issue. The speaker expresses concerns about political changes affecting care plans and stresses the need for immediate action.

What does the speaker identify as a powerful tool for those diagnosed with dementia?

• Physical exercise

• Music therapy

• Dietary supplements

• Cognitive games

What does the speaker compare the current state of dementia care to?

• Diabetes treatment

• Heart disease management

• Mental health services

• Cancer treatment

According to the speaker, what is a major issue faced by families of dementia patients?

• High treatment costs

• Insufficient research

• Lack of awareness

• Inadequate care facilities

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the government's 10-year plan?

• It lacks sufficient funding

• It may not continue with a change in government

• It excludes certain demographics

• It focuses too much on research

What action did the Alzheimer's Society take to address the government's inaction?

• Organized a protest

• Delivered a petition

• Held a press conference

• Published a research paper