Cameron Vows to Double Dementia Funding

The video discusses the importance of mental exercises for brain health, highlighting the growing dementia crisis. It covers the government's response, including increased funding and research, and the economic impact of dementia in the UK. The video also showcases community and business adaptations to support dementia patients, aiming to improve societal understanding and care.

What activity is compared to physical exercise for its benefits to the brain?

• Listening to music

• Watching TV

• Reading novels

• Doing quizzes and crosswords

What has the government done in response to the dementia crisis?

• Ignored the issue

• Reduced funding for research

• Increased taxes on dementia care

• Declared it a national crisis and doubled funding

What is the expected number of dementia sufferers in the UK by 2021?

• 500,000

• 700,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

How does the cost of dementia compare to other diseases in the UK?

• More than cancer, heart disease, or strokes

• Less than strokes

• Less than cancer

• Equal to heart disease

What initiative has Appletons Pie Shop taken to support dementia patients?

• Providing free meals

• Opening a new branch

• Training staff to assist customers with memory issues

• Offering discounts