Real stories Caring for a parent with dementia while still in your 20s Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. Jonathan Knight was only 20 when his late mum was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. ... 01 June 2023
Real stories Nabila wants better dementia care following her mother’s experiences Nabila Zulfiqar’s late mother had many appalling hospital and care home experiences. Nabila Zulfiqar’s late mother had many appalling hospital and care home experiences. ... 28 March 2023
Real stories How a new innovation will share vital information when a person with dementia is in hospital The hospital journey tracker makes it easier to support a relative or friend with dementia in hospital. The hospital journey tracker makes it easier to support a relative or friend with dementia in hospital. ... 01 February 2023
News Tag: News. Three in five people affected by dementia struggled with too little support over last year As one in five family carers report that they had to admit their loved one with dementia to A&E due to lack of support, Alzheimer’s Society calls for dementia support workers in every area. Read more
Research Improving hospital experiences for people affected by dementia If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. If you are supporting a person with dementia in hospital and getting frustrated with things moving slowly, you are not alone. We look at some of the key challenges faced by people affected by dementia in hospitals as they move towards discharge, and what can be done about them. ... 01 March 2022 10comments.
Information Tag: Information. Hospital visits during coronavirus Visiting a person with dementia in hospital can make a big difference to how they feel and to the quality of their care. This information will help you plan ahead and understand what to expect from a visit during the pandemic and when visiting might be restricted. Read more
Real stories 'My Poem to Dementia' - Caring for Mum in hospital during coronavirus Julie's mum, Eileen, was living well with dementia in her assisted living property before the pandemic. But when Eileen contracted coronavirus, she needed to be admitted to hospital. Julie shares her story, and 'My Poem to Dementia'. Julie's mum, Eileen, was living well with dementia in her assisted living property before the pandemic. But when Eileen contracted coronavirus, she needed to be admitted to hospital. Julie shares her story, and 'My Poem to Dementia'. ... 04 February 2021 64comments.
Advice Tag: Advice. Things to consider after a person with dementia leaves hospital There are different places a person with dementia may be discharged to after a stay in hospital. This will depend on their needs. There are also various options available if the person needs care and support after leaving hospital. Read more
Information Tag: Information. 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. Alzheimer's Society comments on CQC survey showing people with dementia report poorer experiences in hospital The latest CQC report finds people living with dementia experience a lower quality of care and level of respect. Read more
Real stories See the person: Improving care for hospital patients with dementia ‘This is me’ highlights the background and preferences of a person with dementia. ‘This is me’ highlights the background and preferences of a person with dementia. ... 01 April 2020
Information Book group: What dementia teaches us about love We hear readers’ comments about a thoughtful and emotional book that’s firmly rooted in real-life experience. We hear readers’ comments about a thoughtful and emotional book that’s firmly rooted in real-life experience. ... 30 September 2019
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