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‘It has been very lonely for me’ – A carer’s experience of coronavirus lockdown

For Susanne and her husband David, who lives with mixed dementia, coronavirus has brought a stop to their busy routine. This has been hard on them both, and Susanne says the Government must not ignore people affected by dementia if lockdown measures return.

Me, my mum and frontotemporal dementia

When Jess’s mum, Janice, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Jess struggled to find more information about the disease. Having found support through Alzheimer's Society and others, she hopes her blog about FTD can help people in her position.

4 ways to spot a coronavirus financial scam and protect people affected by dementia

Being home alone whilst self-isolating could mean some people affected by dementia are more likely to be vulnerable to financial abuse. Coronavirus-related scams can take place over the phone, online and face-to-face. Here are our tips on how to avoid them.

Anne’s story: ‘Dementia has taken its toll, but I’m grateful for our final month together’

As coronavirus spread across the UK in February, Anne Davies was given the option to stay with her husband Allen in the care home where he lived. Knowing she wouldn’t be able to visit him otherwise, Anne moved in to be with Allen in what turned out to be his final weeks.

'Dementia research must not be an afterthought': Why the Government must support medical research charities

There has been much speculation about the true impact of the coronavirus pandemic on medical research. We take a look at the knock-on effect this will have on people affected by dementia and why research must not be an afterthought as we move forward.

Why the Government must prioritise people affected by dementia in coronavirus action plans

With substantial lockdown easements and the beginning of a new reality ahead of us, we examine the serious impact the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on people affected by dementia.

Kept away from care homes during coronavirus: ‘I am losing some of the “good days” left to us.’

Tony's wife, Sheila, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017 and currently lives in a care home. Following their enforced separation because of coronavirus, Tony shares how the lockdown has affected them, and a new poem.

Life during lockdown: ‘Grandad doesn’t understand why we can't come and see him.’

Ruby’s grandad, George, was diagnosed with mixed dementia two years ago. Ruby writes about her close relationship with her grandparents, how the lockdown has affected them, and about how Ruby copes with her emotions.

Lacking home care support in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it'

Lockdown measures in the UK have affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 86 and living with dementia. Her daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the pandemic has greatly impacted their family.

Caring from a distance during coronavirus: ‘Mum’s carer is a blessing’

Janet had been caring for her mum, Doris who has dementia, from a distance. As coronavirus hit and Doris’s dementia symptoms advanced, it became apparent that she needed more specialised care. When help arrived, it was a real blessing.

‘Carers can’t take a day off in a pandemic – they need our support’: Dementia care research under lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has brought into sharp focus the desperate need to revolutionise dementia care. Research is needed to make this a reality. Our team at the NIDUS Centre of Excellence are adapting under lockdown so they can continue their vital research supporting carers.

Separation from care homes: 'Lockdown instantly disconnected us'

For 12 weeks, Trevor has been unable to visit his wife, Yvonne, who lives in a care home. Trevor wants assurance from Government that they will consider the needs of people living with dementia, like Yvonne, as they begin to ease lockdown restrictions.