Comedy night to help people with dementia
   
Country      United Kingdom United Kingdom
Date      12 May 2006

A charity aiming to improve the quality of life for people with dementia
today announced it has lined up a host of leading comics for an evening
of laughter and fundraising.

For Dementia said comedian Jo Caulfield will headline the show, entitled
"Laughter is the Best Medicine", on Monday, May 15, at The Comedy Store
in Central London.

Ms Caulfield is one of seven stand-ups giving their time for free in aid
of the good cause.

The other comedians set to perform are Silky (MC), Papa CJ, Tom
Wrigglesworth, Matt Kirshen, Nick Doody and Andre Vincent.

Susie Broadley, of For Dementia, said: "We are so fortunate to have such
a fantastic line-up of comedians donating their skills to benefit For
Dementia.

"The evening will raise funds that will allow us to continue supporting
carers and people with dementia and to promote good practice in dementia
care."

Dementia affects more than 750,000 people in the UK, of which 18,500 are
aged under 65.

Tickets cost £15 or £10 for concessions and are available at
www.fordementia.org.uk/events.htm or by calling Ticketmaster on 0870 060
2340.