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
News Tag: News. Around one in 10 care home staff 'without regular coronavirus tests' - Alzheimer's Society responds PA reported that one in 10 care home staff say they are not receiving regular coronavirus tests, five months after a Government pledge, a survey by Unison has found. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer’s Society comments on research suggesting apathy as possible predictor of frontotemporal dementia A University of Cambridge-led study has indicated that apathy could be an early symptom of frontotemporal dementia and predict cognitive decline. Read more
News Tag: News. Age UK finds 70% of people have not been able to visit loved one in care home since start of pandemic - Alzheimer's Society comment A report from Age UK, surveying 2,732 people, found 70% of respondents said that they had not been able to visit or see their loved one since the start of the pandemic. Read more
News Tag: News. Our tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor Alzheimer's Society CEO, Kate Lee, comments on the sad passing of Dame Barbara Windsor and pays tribute to an incredible life. Read more
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to CQC interim report on DNACPRs The charity responds to findings that DNARs were applied without consent or discussion with families. Read more