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News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to care home vaccination priority Our comment on the vaccination priority list, as well as the devastating decision to stop meaningful care home visits. Read more
Real stories Tag: Real stories. ‘It was our first Christmas without Mum, so I wanted to mark the occasion and support others’ - Alistair’s story Alistair Steward took on a challenge every day throughout December in the lead up to the first Christmas without his mum. Having raised over £4,000 so far, he explains how the QuestGates partnership with Insurance United Against Dementia is making a difference. Read more
Real stories Message of comfort for carers while apart from loved ones with dementia Since the start of coronavirus, Tony was mostly been kept apart from his wife, Sheila, who has Alzheimer's disease and lives in a care home. Tony was keen to share a poem with other people affected by dementia, which he hopes will serve as a 'pick-me-up' when feeling down. Since the start of coronavirus, Tony was mostly been kept apart from his wife, Sheila, who has Alzheimer's disease and lives in a care home. Tony was keen to share a poem with other people affected by dementia, which he hopes will serve as a 'pick-me-up' when feeling down. ... 06 January 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society reacts to new lockdown measures impact on care homes visits Our statement on the Government's announcement of a new national lockdown. Read more
Real stories Care home reunion inspires new dementia poem, ‘Out of lockdown’ Tony's wife, Sheila, has Alzheimer's disease and lives in residential care. They have been separated for most of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are delighted to share Tony's latest poem inspired by their care home reunion. Tony's wife, Sheila, has Alzheimer's disease and lives in residential care. They have been separated for most of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are delighted to share Tony's latest poem inspired by their care home reunion. ... 29 December 2020
News Tag: News. Imagine: this emotive video puts viewers in the shoes of people with dementia during lockdown Coronavirus has challenged all of us. But now imagine going through it with dementia. The reality of lockdown for many people affected by dementia has been even harder than you can imagine. Read more
Information Tag: Information. Dementia and coronavirus risk People with dementia are at greater risk of complications from coronavirus. This page has information on catching and becoming ill from Covid, and how to reduce the risk for people with dementia. Read more
Real stories Precious moments: A heartbreaking separation from a loved one with dementia Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home. Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories Hard lessons: Life in lockdown with dementia Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown. Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown. ... 01 December 2020
Real stories Every step of the way: Taking up the challenge for Mum Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge. Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge. ... 01 December 2020
Advice 'I decided Christine was coming home with me' - Moving out of a care home during coronavirus As a loved one of a person in residential care, you may be considering whether it is better for them to live in the care home or at home. Ronald shares his experience about bringing his wife, Christine, back home during the coronavirus pandemic. As a loved one of a person in residential care, you may be considering whether it is better for them to live in the care home or at home. Ronald shares his experience about bringing his wife, Christine, back home during the coronavirus pandemic. ... 13 November 2020
Real stories Dad's dementia progression in the care home after coronavirus hit Coronavirus restrictions on care homes had a huge impact on Tanya’s Dad, Alex, who was living with dementia. Tanya reflects on her Dad’s experience of the care system, and the fundraising she is doing to raise awareness. Coronavirus restrictions on care homes had a huge impact on Tanya’s Dad, Alex, who was living with dementia. Tanya reflects on her Dad’s experience of the care system, and the fundraising she is doing to raise awareness. ... 06 November 2020