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Real stories Dementia a’r pandemig: Cadw fy ymennydd i weithio yn ystod y cyfnod clo Mae Jim Ibell, Hyrwyddwr Ffrindiau Dementia yng ngogledd Cymru, yn 77 oed ac mae ganddo Alzheimer. Mae’n rhannu sut mae wedi cadw’n brysur yn ystod y cyfnod clo. Mae Jim Ibell, Hyrwyddwr Ffrindiau Dementia yng ngogledd Cymru, yn 77 oed ac mae ganddo Alzheimer. Mae’n rhannu sut mae wedi cadw’n brysur yn ystod y cyfnod clo. ... 29 March 2021
Information Please give me space lanyard supports people to socially distance Please give me space is a new initiative from the makers of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme. It is designed to support people with non-visible disabilities, such as dementia, to socially distance during the coronavirus pandemic. Please give me space is a new initiative from the makers of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme. It is designed to support people with non-visible disabilities, such as dementia, to socially distance during the coronavirus pandemic. ... 23 March 2021 4comments.
Real stories Losing a loved one with dementia during the coronavirus pandemic Following his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Robert, Olivia's grandad, moved into a care home, where he lived until his passing. Olivia talks about the frustrations of limited care home visits during coronavirus, and what it's like to lose a loved one with dementia in a pandemic. Following his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, Robert, Olivia's grandad, moved into a care home, where he lived until his passing. Olivia talks about the frustrations of limited care home visits during coronavirus, and what it's like to lose a loved one with dementia in a pandemic. ... 19 March 2021 1comment.
Advice Life after lockdown: Adjusting to the 'new normal' for a person with dementia Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change. Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change. ... 05 March 2021 6comments.
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to DHSC care home visiting guidance The charity comments on a recent update to the guidance around visitation Read more
News Tag: News. Pandemic’s toll: over 34,000 people with dementia dead; care home deaths third higher than thought Coalition says ‘never again’ as Alzheimer’s Society investigation reveals 92% report pandemic causing more rapid increase in dementia symptoms Read more
Real stories How my dementia symptoms progressed during lockdown: John's story John O Doherty lives with vascular dementia as well as several other serious medical conditions. He was placed on the Government’s shielding list when coronavirus spread and has had to avoid social contact since last March. Over a year on, he looks back at the impact of the pandemic on hm. John O Doherty lives with vascular dementia as well as several other serious medical conditions. He was placed on the Government’s shielding list when coronavirus spread and has had to avoid social contact since last March. Over a year on, he looks back at the impact of the pandemic on hm. ... 26 February 2021 25comments.
Real stories A year of home care in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it' One year of reduced social contact has affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 87 and living with dementia. As we mark Coronavirus Action Day, Pearl's daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the past year has greatly impacted their family. One year of reduced social contact has affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 87 and living with dementia. As we mark Coronavirus Action Day, Pearl's daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the past year has greatly impacted their family. ... 25 February 2021 21comments.
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to face-to-face care home visits resuming The charity's comment comes after recent updates from the Government about care home visits restarting. Read more
Real stories Mike and Angela’s story: ‘I must be with her before it’s too late’ Mike is worried for his wife, Angela, who has Alzheimer's disease. Angela has been declining in her care home because Mike has not been allowed to care for her during coronavirus. He is calling on the Government to let him visit before it’s too late. Mike is worried for his wife, Angela, who has Alzheimer's disease. Angela has been declining in her care home because Mike has not been allowed to care for her during coronavirus. He is calling on the Government to let him visit before it’s too late. ... 10 February 2021 47comments.
News Tag: News. ONS: Proportion of deaths in care homes is the highest ever during the pandemic - Alzheimer's Society comments The Office for National Statistics has published data showing that, for the week of the 23rd-29th January, there were 1,971 deaths due to COVID-19 in care homes, bringing the total to 26,680. Read more
Real stories Rebecca’s story: ‘I need to have some proper contact with my dad in his care home’ Rebecca’s dad, John Carthy, who has dementia, went into a care home at the beginning of the first lockdown. Rebecca worries her dad's dementia will have progressed further by the time she's allowed to help care for him. She explains why she’s signed our urgent letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Rebecca’s dad, John Carthy, who has dementia, went into a care home at the beginning of the first lockdown. Rebecca worries her dad's dementia will have progressed further by the time she's allowed to help care for him. She explains why she’s signed our urgent letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. ... 09 February 2021
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