People living with dementia tend to want to stay in their own homes and retain as much independence as possible.  But as the condition progresses full-time care can be needed and many people with dementia move into care and nursing homes.

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Source: Prince, M et al (2014) Dementia UK: Update Second Edition report produced by King’s College London and the London School of Economics for the Alzheimer’s Society

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