1. Dr Christa Beesley Accountable Officer Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group #dementiaconference

3. Dementia is profoundly life changing.

4. Dementia is a syndrome that can be caused by a number of disorders. It affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Dementia is progressive symptoms will gradually get worse. Dementia mainly affects people over 65 It is estimated that 1 in 3 people will care for a person with dementia.

5. 96% of people in Brighton and Hove diagnosed with dementia have at least one other long term condition.

6. Its how we work together that creates quality care

7. 2012 35% 2016 65% Dementia diagnosis rates

8. False belief that memory problems are a normal part of aging False belief nothing can be done Stigma of dementia preventing open discussions

10. Dementia Care: Its how we work together that creates quality care.