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Supporting relatives with dementia – ‘I’ve seen the best and worst of care’

Jaymain Parkes has cared for two relatives with dementia, her grandad and her auntie, and had two very different experiences.

ONS figures show almost 13,000 people who died from Covid-19 had dementia

Alzheimer's Society comments on the latest ONS figures showing almost 13,000 people who died from Covid-19 had dementia.

Alzheimer's Society demands dementia representation on Government's social care taskforce

CEO Kate Lee comments on the lack of dementia representation within the Government's new Social Care Taskforce.

JCVI includes dementia in priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination

Alzheimer's Society comments on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) publishing interim advice on priority groups for COVID-19 vaccination.

Alzheimer’s Society responds to the ADASS Budget Survey 2020

Following the publication of the Association of Directors of Adults Social Services Budget Survey 2020, which shows the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on adult social care, Alzheimer’s Society comments.

ONS report shows 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on a new report from the Office for National Statistics showing 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia.

Thousands of people with dementia dying or deteriorating – not just from coronavirus as isolation takes its toll

Alzheimer’s Society calls on the Government to put people with dementia at heart of lockdown solution, as devastating impact of isolation on health is revealed. Survey of 128 care homes reveals nearly 80% have seen a deterioration in the health of their residents with dementia due to lack of social contact.

Coronavirus restrictions: Why social contact is so important for people with dementia

The impact of coronavirus lockdown measures has left many people worried about their loved ones living with dementia. We are calling for action from the Government, but we need your help to make them listen.

Office for National Statistics figures show care home deaths are still 66% higher than normal – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new ONS figures that show the number of people with dementia who have died due to Covid-19 is 66% higher than normal.

Life during lockdown: ‘Shopping for food has been critically difficult’

Coronavirus restrictions in care homes: ‘Bit by bit, Mum is forgetting who I am’

Platform for change: Standing up for people affected by dementia

ONS figures show care home deaths are still at twice the expected number – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new updated figures from the ONS that have given insight into the number of care home deaths due to Covid-19 in England and Wales.