End of Life | Alzheimer's Society

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.

25 Jun 2020

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Advice

End of life care during the coronavirus pandemic while in a care home

Some people with dementia in a care home who fall very seriously ill with coronavirus will receive palliative care. This advice for friends and family may be distressing to read but we hope it is helpful to know.

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.

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.

Research

The UK’s biggest killer: why are deaths from dementia on the rise?

Annual statistics reported dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. We look at the reasons why deaths from dementia are on the rise, how people with dementia have been affected by COVID-19 and how the numbers compare with deaths due to other major diseases.

28 May 2020

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.

News

Office of National Statistics figures show dementia is main underlying condition for COVID-19 deaths

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.

Information

Coronavirus and funerals: How to adapt a service and support people affected by dementia

A funeral can be a confusing experience for someone with dementia. Social distancing and other safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic may add to this. Learn how you can adapt to funeral restrictions and ways to support someone with dementia in attendance.

11 May 2020

Information

If a person with dementia in a care home gets coronavirus

People with dementia in care homes are among the most vulnerable to coronavirus. This advice is for friends and family in case the person falls ill. Some of this may be distressing to read but we hope that it is helpful to know.

Research

How can compassionate communities support end of life dementia care?

Research project title - Understanding how networks of community members support end-of-life care for people affected by dementia: A realist evaluation

Real stories

Gwen's poem about dementia: 'The Silent Killer'

Gwen cared for her mum, who had Alzheimer's disease, until her final years. Following the recent death of someone else with dementia, Gwen had a dream about her mum and wrote this emotive poem when she woke up.

04 October 2019

Research

Tackling critical issues in dementia diagnosis, care and treatment

Research project: King’s College London Multi-professional Clinical Training partnership: critical issues within dementia diagnosis, care and treatment

Research

Globally united: how we connect researchers world wide

We introduce two researchers who are working to improve end of life care. Their research is just one example of how Alzheimer's Society is connecting researchers around the world to tackle dementia.

07 March 2019

Dementia Connect support line

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

End of life care during the coronavirus pandemic while in a care home

ONS report shows 52% increase in excess deaths of people dying of dementia – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Office for National Statistics figures show care home deaths are still 66% higher than normal – Alzheimer’s Society comments

The UK’s biggest killer: why are deaths from dementia on the rise?

Coronavirus, dementia and the higher risks: People with dementia must be better protected

Office of National Statistics figures show dementia is main underlying condition for COVID-19 deaths

Coronavirus and funerals: How to adapt a service and support people affected by dementia

If a person with dementia in a care home gets coronavirus

How can compassionate communities support end of life dementia care?

Gwen's poem about dementia: 'The Silent Killer'

Tackling critical issues in dementia diagnosis, care and treatment

Globally united: how we connect researchers world wide