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News Tag: News. 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. Read more
Real stories Life during lockdown: ‘Shopping for food has been critically difficult’ Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items. Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items. ... 02 June 2020
Real stories Coronavirus restrictions in care homes: ‘Bit by bit, Mum is forgetting who I am’ Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored. Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored. ... 01 June 2020
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Symptoms, testing and treatment of coronavirus with dementia Older people and people with dementia are more likely to become seriously ill with coronavirus (Covid). Our information here summarises symptoms of coronavirus, tests and diagnosis. It also covers support for a person with coronavirus. Read more
Real stories You’re not alone: Keeping in touch and having a say, despite dementia and coronavirus Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice. Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Quick response: Dealing with lockdown problems for people affected by dementia As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers. As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Champions step up: Dementia Friends respond to coronavirus A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support. A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support. ... 01 June 2020
Information Impact of isolation: Worries about a person with dementia during lockdown Advice for supporting a relative with dementia who is isolated at home due to coronavirus. Advice for supporting a relative with dementia who is isolated at home due to coronavirus. ... 01 June 2020
Information At home and online: Ideas for people affected by dementia during lockdown Ideas to help remain active and well while we need to stay at home. Ideas to help remain active and well while we need to stay at home. ... 01 June 2020
Information Taking your calls: Our Dementia Connect support line and coronavirus Denh Pham, Dementia Adviser, shares how Alzheimer’s Society’s support line is helping callers during the coronavirus outbreak. Denh Pham, Dementia Adviser, shares how Alzheimer’s Society’s support line is helping callers during the coronavirus outbreak. ... 01 June 2020
Advice Your answers: Coping with coronavirus Members of our online community, Talking Point, share how they’ve been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Members of our online community, Talking Point, share how they’ve been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ... 01 June 2020
Real stories Keith Oliver's lockdown dementia diary Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating. ... 27 May 2020
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