Talking Point members share their advice for someone who is at the point of understanding and accepting that a relative or friend with dementia is at the end of life.
Talking Point members share their advice for someone who is at the point of understanding and accepting that a relative or friend with dementia is at the end of life.
After the passing of her nan, Eileen, Mandy reflects on the lack of professional support her family received following Eileen's diagnosis. Mandy explains why her experiences have made her more determined to raise awareness of dementia, and why she's taking part in Memory Walk.
After the passing of her nan, Eileen, Mandy reflects on the lack of professional support her family received following Eileen's diagnosis. Mandy explains why her experiences have made her more determined to raise awareness of dementia, and why she's taking part in Memory Walk.
Conversations about end of life care for a person with dementia can be difficult, but people living with the condition have been encouraging dialogue.
Conversations about end of life care for a person with dementia can be difficult, but people living with the condition have been encouraging dialogue.
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End of life doulas support people with dementia to complete their lives in peace and contentment.
End of life doulas support people with dementia to complete their lives in peace and contentment.
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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.
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.
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Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on a new report from the Office for National Statistics showing 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia.
Alzheimer's Society shares a comment on the new ONS figures that show the number of people with dementia who have died due to Covid-19 is 66% higher than normal.
New data has shown dementia is the most common pre-existing condition found among deaths involving COVID-19. Risks for people living with dementia are greater than ever and Alzheimer's Society won't stop until people living with dementia are better protected.
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