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1.7m Brits are expected to be living with dementia by 2040 - more than double today's levels. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

1.7m people could have dementia in the UK by 2040

Whitby Coliseum is to host a Dementia Forward event.

Whitby Coliseum set to host event by North Yorkshire charity Dementia Forward

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Alastair Stewart has revealed he has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 71

Former ITV News presenter reveals dementia diagnosis

The charity Dementia Forward are encouraging people to join them on an awareness walk around Scarborough’s South Cliff Gardens.

Dementia Forward charity awareness walk around Scarborough's South Cliff Gardens

Alzheimer’s disease: New vaccine ‘could reduce or prevent’ impact of illness and ‘eliminate toxic cells’

Alzheimer’s disease: Scientists believe new vaccine offers ‘fresh hope

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and can it be cured?

Fiona Phillips: What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s & Dementia?

Emmerdale star dies following private dementia battle

Coronation Street star is suffering with dementia

Bruce Willis with his daughters

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma shares heartbreaking update on actor’s health

Nora Forster and John Lydon attend the BMI Awards at The Dorchester on October 15, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Wife of Sex Pistols star John Lydon dies

Nora Forster and John Lydon had been married for almost 50 years.

Bruce Willis turned 68 on Sunday - Credit: Getty Images

WATCH: Bruce Willis speaks for the first time since dementia diagnosis

Hollywood actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia - Credit: Getty Images

Bruce Willis’ wife posts heartbreaking message on star’s 68th birthday

A Mediterranean diet slashes the risk of dementia by nearly a quarter, according to new research.

Mediterranean diet slashes risk of dementia by almost a quarter

Emma Heming Willis told paparazzis to stay away from husband Bruce Willis following dementia diagnosis.

Bruce Willis’ wife issues statement to people approaching the star

Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia - what it is

Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family confirms

Tim Tubbs and Bill Scott are hosting a season of dementia friendly films at the Stephen Joseph Theatre

Season of dementia-friendly films at Stephen Joseph Theatre

Doing puzzles can be a good way of keeping the brain active

Six steps you can take to reduce the risk of developing dementia

Scarborough is set for a hot Friday, with temperatures expected to reach up to 25°C.

Scarborough weather forecast as hot weather arrives in the UK

Councillor Jonathan Owen, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council voices support for Dementia Action Week campaig...

Steven with wife Brigit

'Dementia isn’t a lifestyle choice' says Scarborough woman

Paul Higgins

Scarborough man passes away at 52 after developing early onset dementia

Pre swim, from left, Amy Tamblin, Diane Tricker, Sam Weighell, Louise Parkin, Roxanne Woolcott (Erik Woolcott)

Sea swimmers taking on distance challenge to raise money for Alzheimer's Society

Karen Penny walking her mammoth fundraising challenge.

Fundraiser walking coast of British Isles for charity arrives in Scarborough

These are the signs and symptoms of dementia - and the stages explained

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support(Photo: Shutterstock)

Today is World Alzheimer's Day - here’s how to spot symptoms and offer support

This is what you need to know about the link between negative thoughts and dementia (Photo: Shutterstock)

Negative thinking may lead to dementia according to a new study - here’s what yo...

Margaret Koralewski, 65 and daughter Siobhan, 28, who are accused of neglect and ill treatment at a residential home, arrive at Teesside Crown Court 17 November 2014. Picture Ceri Oakes/Ross Parry

Court hears dementia patients ‘were abused’