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. 31 March 2021 0
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.
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.
Research Patient and public involvement in palliative care: Challenges and opportunities Margaret Ogden, Alzheimer’s Society Research Network volunteer and Halle Johnson, patient and public involvement coordinator at the Cicely Saunders Institute share their experiences of working together to evaluate patient and public involvement in palliative care. 29 October 2020 0
Real stories 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 June 2020 7
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 22
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 1
