Dementia prevalence
- It is estimated that there are over 13,600 older people in Staffordshire suffering from Dementia.
- Diagnosis rate in Staffordshire is 61% and is similar to national. Although all districts are similar to national, diagnosis rates are at their lowest for East Staffordshire.
- A higher diagnosis rate enables people to receive appropriate treatment.
Dementia prevalence is also set to increase by 3,500 people by 2030.
