Patey Day Centre Closure: City Council's Math Doesn't Add Up

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Along the southern shore of the United Kingdom, in the historic maritime town of Portsmouth, the Patey Day Centre has proudly served Alzheimer's and dementia patients since its founding over twenty years ago. During a time when Alzheimer's care often takes a back seat to other high-profile diseases, the Patey Centre's services provide an invaluable resource for patients and caregivers alike in the city's northern district of Cosham.

Unfortunately, the City Council recently **put the Centre's celebrated services on the budgetary chopping block**, a short-sighted move that would sacrifice quality care for temporary fiscal relief.

According to the City Council's own Dementia Action Plan, they should be expanding services to accommodate their growing need — not shrinking them. Further, the Council should focus on preserving the intimate care and much-needed familiarity of places like Patey Centre. The nearest comparable service would only add a confusing and unfamiliar cross-town commute.

The Centre's fate stands as a symbol of common budgetary compromises, local and state governments sacrificing Alzheimer's research and relief for short-term cost-cutting tactics that ignore the long-term economic impact of the disease. Losing Patey without a suitable replacement would only provide temporary budget relief at the cost of permanent damage to the patients, their families, and progress in the struggle against Alzheimer's disease.

**Join the thousands of residents who are rallying to defend the critical day center.** Show your support for the Patey Centre as well as Alzheimer's patients and caregivers everywhere — sign below!