Early Day Motion·EDM 1166

DEMENTIA

1 March 201611 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

Motion Text

That this House expresses concern over the increase in those diagnosed with dementia; calls on the Government to adopt a six simple step strategy which includes maintaining a healthy diet, not smoking, consuming alcohol in moderation, trying new things, staying alert with mental stimulation, exercising regularly, getting quality sleep, managing stress and maintaining an active social life; and believes that these steps can help reduce developing dementia by 60 per cent.