They say 1 in 3 of those born today will develop Alzheimer's. So why isn't more spent on developing a cure? #carershour

@VickiSlawts That sounds tough. I'm sure a lot of us can empathise with that! #carershour

Has anyone read Dementia: the One Stop Guide by Prof June Andrews ? Great practical advice #carershour #WAD2015 Carers Hour

How supportive are the health and social care services when it comes to dementia? Are you getting the help you need? #carershour

Health and social care services seem to vary so much. Even from GP surgery to surgery experiences can be so different #carershour

I'm asking because I think many people still feel there is a stigma associated with dementia and Alzheimer's. #carershour

Carers Hour Often due to a lack of awareness. The #Dementia #Friends initiative is a positive way to increase understanding #carershour

One #carer who went on some #dementia training said it so helpful. It helped to understand what would come next & how to cope. #carershour

Carers Support Our Dementia Advisers are based in GP surgeries offering advice - great but we need more. 1/2 #carershour

What one tip would you give to someone who has recently realised they are caring for someone with dementia? What worked for you? #carershour

Carers Support We also have memory awareness volunteers in surgeries to give talks and 1-1 advice to anyone worried about memory #carershour

We run 6-week training courses for carers. Some come early on, others care for years before seeking help/finding way to us #carershour

Carers Hour Find out as much as you can. ask for help. Remember it's possible to live well with dementia - with support #carershour

Carers Hour talk to other carers, if you can’t go to groups, or to hear other tips go to dementiacarer.net for knowhow #carershour

How do you go about deciding what to do when you as a #carer feel you can't care for someone with #dementia at home any more? #carershour

Another useful online resource for carers is dementiachallengers.com created by carers for carers #carershour

Carers Hour Wow - big topic. Different for everyone. Talk to all. Don't feel guilty if full time care is the right answer #carershour

Well, I guess that's it for another #carershour. Thanks for all your input - let's do this again soon!