Alzheimer's Society -
Alzheimer's Society commissioned CF (Carnall Farrar Ltd) to estimate current and future economic and healthcare costs of dementia in the UK. Using the records of 26,000 people, dating back seven years, it revealed that people living with dementia and their families are shouldering 63 per cent of all dementia costs. It also showed that as the disease progresses, total costs increase significantly, rising from £29,000 per year for mild dementia to £81,000 for severe dementia. The study revealed that, in line with increasing numbers of people living with dementia, the need for unpaid care often provided by loved ones or friends will grow significantly by 2040 with 43% more people expected to require unpaid care.