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News Tag: News. Why Alzheimer's Society is campaigning for daily coronavirus data from care homes The worldwide impact of coronavirus has been devastating. Lessons must be learned, and the vulnerability of people living in residential care homes needs to be recognised by Government. Read more
News Tag: News. Our letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Along with Marie Curie, Age UK, Care England and Independent Age, we are calling for the Government to publish a comprehensive plan to support social care through the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Real stories Worries about dementia getting worse after the coronavirus lockdown Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies. Tracey, a retired nurse, was diagnosed with early-onset dementia and posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) when she was in her mid-forties. Despite the challenges coronavirus has brought, Tracey is determined to keep her mind and her body active with a variety of activities and hobbies. ... 09 April 2020
News Tag: News. Critical care for people with dementia during the coronavirus pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic brings immense demands on the NHS. Many families affected by dementia are concerned about what hospital critical care guidelines during the pandemic mean for them and their loved ones. Read more
News Tag: News. Making sure new Government measures for COVID-19 consider people affected by dementia While coronavirus will undoubtedly have an impact on everyone in the country, it poses an increased risk to people living with dementia, and we are calling on the Government to prioritise their welfare. Read more
News Tag: News. Coronavirus: Alzheimer's Society call to the Government on the COVID-19 outbreak Coronavirus could pose a significant risk for people living with dementia in the UK – the Government must prioritise their welfare in the coming weeks. Find out more from Sally Copley, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society. Read more