Alzheimer's Society Comment On Bafta Nomination For Dementia Documentary, UK

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Article Date: 24 Mar 2008 - 4:00 PDT

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It is fantastic that Malcolm & Barbara: Love's Farewell has been nominated for a Bafta Television award in the category of best single documentary.

It is another important step toward bringing dementia out of the shadows and leading the fight against this devastating condition.

The decision by Malcolm and Barbara Pointon to allow a camera to follow them from his diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease through to his final days was an extremely brave one. It is a decision which shone an important spotlight on Alzheimer's disease and dementia and the reality of a condition affecting 700,0000 people in the UK and millions more carers.

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Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with all forms dementia and their carers. It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia.

The Alzheimer's Society provides a national help line on 0845 3000 336 and website http://www.alzheimers.org.uk. Please include this information in any publication that uses these comments.

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