News Tag: 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. Read more
Real stories Finding comfort for Dad with dementia in his final years at a care home Lyn’s dad, Ben, spent much of his life as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force. After he was diagnosed with dementia, Ben moved to a Royal British Legion Poppy Home for retired servicemen and servicewomen, where Lyn says her dad found safety and happiness. Lyn’s dad, Ben, spent much of his life as an Engineer in the Royal Air Force. After he was diagnosed with dementia, Ben moved to a Royal British Legion Poppy Home for retired servicemen and servicewomen, where Lyn says her dad found safety and happiness. ... 26 November 2019
Real stories 'The Silent Killer' - a dementia poem for my mum 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. 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
Info Page Tag: Info Page. International research partnerships International collaborations help our investments to go further. Learn more about our international partnerships and how they influence the dementia research landscape. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. What happens during and after a person with dementia is discharged from hospital? How and when a person with dementia is discharged from hospital will depend on their circumstances. Some people will not be well enough to leave hospital and will need end of life care. Depending on their needs, there are different places a person with dementia may be discharged to after a stay in hospital. Read more
Research Caring for Carers: Decisions about end of life care Dr Nathan Davies talks about his research about end of life care. Dr Nathan Davies talks about his research about end of life care. ... 01 September 2018
Real stories Caring together: Hospice and mental health staff exchanging expertise We report on a collaboration that's improving end of life care for people with dementia. We report on a collaboration that's improving end of life care for people with dementia. ... 01 August 2018
Info Page Tag: Info Page. How to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life It can be difficult to know when a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life. Late-stage dementia symptoms and faster deterioration of the person's condition may suggest that the dying process is beginning. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. End of life care - useful organisations Find organisations that can provide help and support at the end of the person's life. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Coping with the death of a person with dementia It can be challenging when a person with dementia is approaching the end of their life. You may feel a range of emotions and there are many things to consider such the person's place of death, environment and funeral arrangements. However there is lots of support available. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. End of life care: communication and physical needs There are many ways to communicate with a person at the end of their life. There are also steps you can take to support a person with any pain, infections, eating and drinking problems, and delirium. Read more
Real stories Feel the love: A carer reflects on her greatest challenge We meet Pat Collard who supported her husband from his dementia diagnosis to his death. We meet Pat Collard who supported her husband from his dementia diagnosis to his death. ... 01 April 2018
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