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Alzheimer's Society responds to Care Quality Commission data on COVID-19 deaths provided by care homes

The Care Quality Commission has published data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.

Alzheimer's Society comments on updated care home visitation guidance

Care home visitation guidance updated as coronavirus restrictions in England are eased

‘He will always be her husband, and my Grandad’: Tom’s dementia story

Tom’s grandad, John, has Alzheimer's. Despite the ups and downs of the past few years, Tom reflects on the special bond he shares with Grandad, drawing on the life John has built with his wife, Ellen, Tom’s Nana.

'Some of my most treasured moments have been after her dementia diagnosis' - Carly's story

Carly Burne’s mother, Rose-Marie was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia in 2017. Despite the challenges of the past four years, Carly reflects on the positives – from finding the perfect care home for her mam, to strengthening their relationship.

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My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through'

Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.

Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum

After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.

Mary’s legacy: Improving people’s understanding about dementia across generations

A reading project involving schools is tackling isolation for care home residents while raising awareness of dementia, and it was all inspired by one woman’s story.

'Dad's role changed from "husband" to live-in carer and social worker’ - Martina's story

Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jen's story of her dad's dementia: ‘Mum has experienced the worst of it all’

Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion.

Alzheimer’s Society calling on care workers to share experiences

Alzheimer’s Society is asking professional care workers to complete a short set of questions to find out the barriers and challenges they face in caring for people with dementia.

Worries about a care home reunion as coronavirus restrictions ease

Your first reunion at the care home with a person with dementia as restrictions ease may well be emotional. The person’s condition might have got worse during the pandemic, and they may struggle to remember you. Annamaria shares how she felt ahead of her reunion with her mother, Liliana, who lives in a care home.

Redesigning care homes to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia

Research project: Reinventing the spatial organisation of dementia care homes: Can narrative design provide meaningful environments for dementia care home residents?