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News Tag: News. Tests for visitors in all care homes in England by Christmas: Alzheimer's Society comment Today (Monday 16 November), Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government aimed to have coronavirus testing available to allow visits in all care homes in England by Christmas. Read more
News Tag: News. DHSC pilot launches for family members to get regular testing to enable safer care home visits - Alzheimer's Society comment The charity responds to news that family members will receive regular testing so they can visit care homes Read more
Advice 'I decided Christine was coming home with me' - Moving out of a care home during coronavirus As a loved one of a person in residential care, you may be considering whether it is better for them to live in the care home or at home. Ronald shares his experience about bringing his wife, Christine, back home during the coronavirus pandemic. As a loved one of a person in residential care, you may be considering whether it is better for them to live in the care home or at home. Ronald shares his experience about bringing his wife, Christine, back home during the coronavirus pandemic. ... 13 November 2020
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to new care home visitor guidance The Government has today (4 November 2020) announced new guidance for care home visitations while national restrictions are in place from Thursday 5 November 2020. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to second national lockdown The charity reflect on the latest lockdown news and how this may affect people living with dementia Read more
Real stories A lack of Government support for dementia in coronavirus: David and Catriona's story David has looked after his wife Catriona, who has dementia, for seven years. But the national coronavirus lockdown meant their network of services fell away. Here, he reflects on the impact of coronavirus on people affected by dementia. David has looked after his wife Catriona, who has dementia, for seven years. But the national coronavirus lockdown meant their network of services fell away. Here, he reflects on the impact of coronavirus on people affected by dementia. ... 27 October 2020
Info Page Tag: Info Page. From diagnosis to end of life: The lived experiences of dementia care and support This report by Alzheimer’s Society shines a light on the inconsistent provision of high-quality, integrated care and support for people affected by dementia, from diagnosis to end of life. Read more
News Tag: News. Pilot key worker scheme for relatives of care home residents announcement - Alzheimer's Society comment Today (Tuesday 13 October), at the first session of the ‘Coronavirus: lessons learnt’ inquiry, Minister for Care Helen Whately announced a key worker pilot scheme for those with family members in care homes. Read more
News Tag: News. The role of councils and better connecting families affected by dementia Here's why Alzheimer's Society is calling on councils to better connect families with loved ones who are living in care homes during coronavirus (COVID-19). Read more
News Tag: News. Government Adult Social Care Winter Plan - Alzheimer's Society comment The Government has announced a new adult social care winter plan aiming to curb the spread of coronavirus infections in care settings through winter, including free PPE and £546 million Infection Control Fund. Read more
Real stories Working in a care home during coronavirus - Ellie's story Ellie has been working in a care home during the pandemic providing crucial support for residents, many of whom have dementia. Ellie hopes that sharing her experience will reassure people who are unable to visit their loved ones in care while there are visiting restrictions in place. Ellie has been working in a care home during the pandemic providing crucial support for residents, many of whom have dementia. Ellie hopes that sharing her experience will reassure people who are unable to visit their loved ones in care while there are visiting restrictions in place. ... 17 September 2020
Real stories Being a keyworker and carer during coronavirus Tony and his wife Pauline, who has dementia and lives in a nursing home, were kept apart for over three months because of coronavirus. Even as the Government opened care homes to socially distanced visits, these types of visits don’t suit Pauline’s needs, nor do they acknowledge Tony having key worker status to support her care. Tony and his wife Pauline, who has dementia and lives in a nursing home, were kept apart for over three months because of coronavirus. Even as the Government opened care homes to socially distanced visits, these types of visits don’t suit Pauline’s needs, nor do they acknowledge Tony having key worker status to support her care. ... 07 September 2020
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