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" The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has set out a new framework for improving the care of people with dementia in hospitals. The commitment lists five key factors in supporting good dementia care: skilled staff who have time to care; partnership working with carers; early assessment and identification of dementia; person-centred, individualised care plans; and dementia-friendly environments. Dr Peter Carter, chief executive and general secretary of the RCN, said that hospitals can be confusing for people with dementia. &amp;#039;These principles represent a shared commitment from a range of stakeholders to improving care, providing guidance and best practice,&amp;#039; he added. The framework was developed following two surveys of carers, people with dementia and practitioners. These revealed a need for enhanced awareness and understanding among hospital staff, as well as greater involvement of families. Figures suggest that around 820,000 people in the UK are affected by dementia, the most common cause of which is Alzheimer&amp;#039;s disease. According to the charity Alzheimer&amp;#039;s Research UK, the condition costs the economy \u00A323 billion a year and this figure is set to soar as the population ages. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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