• There are approximately more than 40,000 dementia sufferers in Ireland.
• 11 new cases of dementia are diagnosed on a daily basis and continuation of this trend will result in 71,000 active cases by the year 2026.
• 36-53% of dementia sufferers in Ireland experience a mild - moderate degree of the condition.
• 35% of dementia sufferers have high dependence levels.
• 76% of the overall care of all dementia sufferers is taken up by family members.

If you have any questions on dementia you would like answered please e-mail Michael Wright on info@homeinstead.ie. Michael has compiled this information and provides home care services to many people living with dementia in County Tipperary.

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