Interview with Emily Holzhausen, Carers UK

April 15, 2011 Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia, disability, mental health

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Interview conducted with Emily Holzhausen, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Carers UK. Emily discussed the rising costs of dementia particularly in relation to unpaid family carers, particularly hidden costs and social costs. This interview took place at a debate hosted by The International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) with the Actuarial Profession, and supported by Pfizer titled: The Future Economic, Health and Social Care Costs of Dementia.

alzheimers, carers, dementia, mental health

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