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Research Tag: Research. New research shows COVID-19 is associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction - Alzheimer's Society comments New research presented today (Thursday 29th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Read more
Research Dementia is one of the biggest killers in the UK Statistics report dementia the biggest killer in the UK, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why. Statistics report dementia the biggest killer in the UK, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why. ... 28 July 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society comments on social care inaction on two year anniversary of Prime Minister's promise It's been two years since the Prime Minister made a promise to 'fix social care once and for all'. However, the Government has still not revealed its plan. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to Care Quality Commission data on COVID-19 deaths provided by care homes The Care Quality Commission has published data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society comments on updated care home visitation guidance Care home visitation guidance updated as coronavirus restrictions in England are eased Read more
Information 5 simple ways to make public transport inclusive for people with dementia during coronavirus We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia. We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia. ... 17 June 2021 1comment.
Real stories Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus' Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family. ... 09 June 2021 0comments.
Real stories ‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion. ... 08 June 2021 9comments.
Real stories My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through' Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter. ... 04 June 2021 5comments.
Real stories 'During lockdown, getting out for a walk kept me sane' - Living well with dementia and arthritis Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more. ... 02 June 2021 6comments.
Real stories Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves. ... 01 June 2021
Real stories Dementia after coronavirus: Looking forward to more ups than downs Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future. Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future. ... 01 June 2021
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