TauRx Therapeutics News Welcomed, But People With Dementia Still Need Services And Support

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Article Date: 01 Aug 2008 - 0:00 PDT

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As reports filter through that NHS 24 is receiving 50 calls per hour about the remarkable TauRx Therapeutics Ltd trial of Rember™, Scotland must remember the needs of the 62,500 people with dementia for whom a cure may be several years (or more) away.

Jim Jackson, Chief Executive of Alzheimer Scotland, said, "Although this news of a potential cure for Alzheimer's is extremely encouraging, it will be at least four years (future trial success permitting) before it is available on prescription. The high numbers of calls to our Dementia Helpline and to NHS 24 since these results were made public only further highlight the very real needs of people with Alzheimer's (and other forms of dementia) right now.

"Our 2008 report Meeting our needs? - the level and quality of dementia support services in Scotland revealed serious deficiencies in the amount and quality of care services available for people with dementia and their carers. It is essential that steps are taken now to relieve the pressure on services and plan for the future increase in the numbers of people with dementia."

Alzheimer Scotland

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