According to figures released by the Alzheimer's Society, the cost tot he government to are for people with dementia will increase from £3.8 billion in 2015, to £8.5 billion in 2030.
In the UK, there are currently 856,700 people who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease accounts to 60% to 70% of the cases. 312,695 sufferers live in care homes, however, that figure is expected to increase to under 500,000 by 2030.
