Cheshire urged to turn the heat up on dementia

The Alzheimer’s Society is inviting fundraisers from across Cheshire to get their whisks at the ready to bake a difference for people affected by dementia from 25th April to 1st May.

There’s nothing like cake to bring people together. Whether you organise a bake stall with colleagues, share a slice with friends or family for a great cause or have a ‘bake-off’ with loved ones, you will be raising vital dough to help beat dementia.

There’s never been a more important time for Cheshire residents to turn up the heat on dementia. People affected by the condition have been worst hit by coronavirus and Alzheimer’s Society’s services, including the Dementia Connect support line, have been used more than six million times since the start of the pandemic. Two years on, Alzheimer’s Society continues to be flooded with calls from people with the condition and their loved ones seeking vital support. By becoming a legend in the baking, you can help Alzheimer’s Society continue to fund vital research, campaign for change and provide support.

Ready, bready, dough.  Whip out your whisks and sign-up to Bake for dementia now at: 

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/bakefordementia

• Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, fund research, campaign to improve care and create lasting change for people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• Dementia devastates lives. Alzheimer’s Society research shows that 900,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia.
• Dementia deaths are rising year on year and 225,000 will develop dementia this year - that’s one every three minutes.
• The total cost of care for people with dementia in the UK is £34.7 billion. This is the equivalent of more than £40,000 per person with dementia.
• Alzheimer's Society funds research into the cause, care, cure and prevention of all types of dementia, committing to spend at least £100 million on research over the next decade, and is a founding partner of the UK Dementia Research Institute.
• Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.
• Let's take on dementia together. Volunteer. Donate. Campaign for change. Whatever you do, unite with us against dementia. 
• Alzheimer’s Society relies on voluntary donations to continue our vital work. You can donate now by calling 0330 333 0804 or visiting:
• alzheimers.org.uk.  
• Alzheimer’s Society provides the Dementia Connect support line (0333 150 3456)
• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @Alzheimerssoc and Like us on Facebook
• Alzheimer’s Society YouTube channel:
• www.youtube.com/AlzheimersSociety
• Download our dementia-friendly guide for tips on best practice to make sure dementia is accurately and fairly reported in the media: 
• alzheimers.org.uk/mediaguide