It's World Alzheimer's day.
Across the world it's estimated that there are some 24 million people who suffer from some form of dementia.
The theme of this year's campaign is "no time to lose" and Chair of the Isle of Man branch of the Alzheimer's Society's, Dr Chris Jagus says that it's important any dementia illnesses are caught early as there are treatments which can help:
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