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Lockdown isolation causes shocking levels of decline for people with dementia, who are rapidly losing memory, speech, and ability to dress and feed themselves

People with dementia worst hit by coronavirus – Alzheimer’s Society with One Dementia Voice call for Government to reinforce family carers being given ‘Key Worker’ status.

PAC condemns “slow, inconsistent and at times negligent approach” to social care sector in Covid-19 pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds

The PAC have said the social care sector has been affected by 'years of inattention' and cuts to funding.

Blood-based biomarker for tau for the detection of Alzheimer’s disease highly accurate - Alzheimer's Society comment

Presented at AAIC, the research suggests this biomarker may detect Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear.

Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July 2020 – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Wearing a face covering will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July 2020. Alzheimer’s Society comments.

Alzheimer's Society responds to new care home visiting guidance

New guidance has been released to allow relatives and friends to visit loved ones living in care homes.

2020 - Challenges, tough decisions, and our path forward to help people affected by dementia

Our CEO Kate Lee shares what has been happening at Alzheimer’s Society over recent months, and her thoughts about what is coming next. This news post was updated on 14 August 2020 to reflect changes to our Side by Side service.

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