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Living with dementia at any time brings challenges. Coronavirus is making daily life much harder. But you’re not alone. If you need support and advice, we’re here for you.

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Worst hit: dementia during coronavirus

We've launched a new report about the devastating impact of coronavirus on families affected by dementia.

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Coronavirus: advice and support

Read our latest advice for people affected by dementia, and see how we can support you during the pandemic.

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Get support by phone

If you need support or advice on dementia and coronavirus, call our Dementia Connect support line on 0333 150 3456.

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Get support online

Find tailored information and advice that’s right for you with our quick and easy online tool, Dementia Connect.

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Connect with others online

Join our online community where anyone who is affected by dementia can receive valuable support.

Coronavirus appeal: please donate

Lockdown may be easing, but people living with dementia and their families are still struggling. Help us provide support through this crisis.

Find local services near you

There are dementia services and support groups in your area. Find out what's available where you are.

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22 July 2020: Alzheimer’s Society has temporarily replaced face-to-face and group services with more online and telephone support, and new versions of some services. Our CEO, Kate Lee, has shared further changes to some programmes.

Help us support people affected by dementia

Coronavirus: How you can help

Find out how you can help people affected by dementia during the pandemic. From supporting people in your local area to fundraising, campaigning and more.

Campaign with us

People living with dementia are disproportionately affected by coronavirus in care homes, the NHS and society. Join our campaign to support them through the pandemic.

Buy helpful items from our online shop

Our online shop has lots of helpful items for people affected by dementia during the lockdown. 100% of profits from the shop help fund our work.

Dementia stories

Read about people's experiences with dementia, our latest advice and more.

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‘Shielding for coronavirus won't protect me from dementia’ – how my symptoms got worse under lockdown

John has vascular dementia and has been staying at home. He explains how difficult lockdown has been.

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'I’m losing my mum to Covid' - A dementia poem about care home restrictions

Jane has written a heart-breaking poem about how coronavirus has affected her and her mother, who has dementia.

A'yaan holding his grandmother's hands

Dementia and Lockdown - 'This must be what you live with every day, Grandma'

As lockdown restrictions in the UK begin to ease, 13 year old A'yaan thinks about his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease.

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'Five months is a long time when you have severe dementia’

John’s wife, Lesley, is living with dementia in a care home. John has not been able to visit Lesley every day as he would usually do.

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I take part in Memory Walks for Malcolm: ‘He was so proud’

Jeanette is passionate about fundraising for Alzheimer's Society and won’t let coronavirus prevent her from organising her own Memory Walk this year.

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