Information Book group: One Last Thing We read a book that explores how we can prepare for, talk about and make our own choices about death. We read a book that explores how we can prepare for, talk about and make our own choices about death. ... 01 December 2023
Advice Accepting that someone with dementia you care for is at 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. 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. ... 30 September 2022
Real stories My nan with dementia deserved better care towards the end of her 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. ... 15 August 2022
Real stories The value of planning ahead for the end of life when you’re living with dementia 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. ... 30 July 2021
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society comments on ONS figures showing dementia as the leading cause of death in England ahead of Coronavirus in March 2021 Dementia is again the leading cause of death in the UK, ONS numbers show Read more
Real stories Compassion and connection: End of life support for people with dementia 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. ... 31 March 2021
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
News Tag: News. Alzheimer's Society responds to ONS report on 2019 dementia and Alzheimer's disease deaths Alzheimer's Society reflects on analysis stating that in 2019 there were fewer dementia-related deaths. Read more
Real stories How I moved into my husband's care home to say goodbye during coronavirus - Anne's story 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. ... 25 June 2020
News Tag: News. ONS report shows 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments 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. Read more
News Tag: News. Office for National Statistics figures show care home deaths are still 66% higher than normal – Alzheimer’s Society comments 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. Read more
News Tag: News. Coronavirus, dementia and the higher risks: People with dementia must be better protected 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. Read more
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