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Welsh schools implement scheme for ‘dementia-friendly’ nation
Schools in Wales are implementing a strategy developed by the Welsh government and the Alzheimer’s Society, which aims to raise awareness and compassion for those living with dementia.
The strategy involves teaching a range of materials to school children in Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4, to help them develop a better understanding of the condition.
Official figures show around 45,000 people are living with dementia in Wales, although more than half are yet to receive a formal diagnosis.
Commenting on the initiative, Sue Phelps, director of Alzheimer's Society in Wales, said: “We want to change the way people think, act and talk about dementia, tackling the stigma that results in social exclusion, and this starts in the playground. Young people today have an important role to play and can change the future for people with dementia in Wales.
Wales' Education Secretary, Kirsty Williams, added: “The Welsh government has made a commitment to becoming a truly dementia-friendly nation. We know that this starts with education and raising awareness. These resources are essential to developing understanding and compassion.”
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