Alzheimer’s Society is calling on the government to improve quality and uptake of dementia training as skilled nursing staff can transform people's lives. Dementia is the biggest health and social care issue of our time, affecting around 1 million people in the UK today. Dementia is progressive and there is no cure. It affects memory, problem-solving, language and communication so care needs to be tailored. Yet not enough older people living with the condition are getting the high-quality, personalised care they deserve.