A nationwide project aimed at supporting families living with dementia has hailed the news of increased Government support for dementia research as a positive step in the right direction.
REPoD (Rotarians Easing Problems of Dementia) is a network for Rotary clubs across Great Britain and Ireland who provide practical support to local families living with dementia.
Prime Minister David Cameron today announced that funding for research into diagnosis would be increased to £66m by 2015, adding that the issue should be treated as a "national crisis".
REPoD chairman Dr Geri Parlby said: “Dementia research has been seriously underfunded for some time, and it is something Rotary clubs have been very proactive in supporting. This Government announcement is a very positive step towards finding a cure, but there is still an enormous amount of community support needed to help families who are currently living with dementia”.
Alongside fundraising some of the many projects that Rotary clubs are involved with include Memory Cafes offering support to both carers and people with dementia, forgetmenot community gardens, befriending, hospital visiting and Memory Box donations.
Rotary clubs support many projects across Great Britain and Ireland and overseas by working with people, charities and organisations to improve the lives of others. Rotary clubs are based within local communities, with their members meeting on a regular basis to enjoying friendship, networking, and to plan projects that will benefit the lives of others.
or more information on the work of REPoD please visit www.repod.org.uk or contact your local Rotary club and discover how you can make a world of a difference in your community.
