Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society comments on social care inaction on two year anniversary of Prime Minister's promise

It's been two years since the Prime Minister made a promise to 'fix social care once and for all'. However, the Government has still not revealed its plan.

Alzheimer's Society responds to Care Quality Commission data on COVID-19 deaths provided by care homes

The Care Quality Commission has published data showing death notifications involving COVID-19 received from individual care homes between 10 April 2020 and 31 March 2021.

Alzheimer's Society comments on updated care home visitation guidance

Care home visitation guidance updated as coronavirus restrictions in England are eased

5 simple ways to make public transport inclusive for people with dementia during coronavirus

We have partnered with the Department for Transport to tackle the important issue of making public transport inclusive for people with dementia.

Family values: 'Mam's carers have been a surrogate family to her during coronavirus'

Annamaria's mother, Liliana, who has dementia, is cherished by her family. When they made the difficult decision of moving Liliana to a care home, they were relieved to find somewhere that would show her the same love and affection of her own family.

‘It was clear Mum’s dementia was accelerating rapidly’ – dementia during coronavirus

Phoebe's mum, Anita, moved into a care home during the pandemic as her dementia symptoms quickly got worse. While still waiting for a formal diagnosis, Phoebe tells the story of their difficult year apart and an emotional reunion.

My two Grandmas and dementia: 'Their characters shine through'

Georgia has a remarkable bond with her two grandmothers, Bet and Janet, who both have dementia. But while coronavirus and dementia add extra challenges to their lives, their family remains strong, filled with love and laughter.

'During lockdown, getting out for a walk kept me sane' - Living well with dementia and arthritis

Jane is 64 and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in November 2014. Jane has arthritis in her ankle and both thumb joints, which cause pain and difficulties with everyday tasks. Jane shares her journey and how she overcame barriers to inspire others to move more.

Missing freedom: Cherishing every moment with Mum

After a year’s separation from his mum, the return of face-to-face care home visits means the world to Jamie Greaves.

Dementia after coronavirus: Looking forward to more ups than downs

Michael Keenan in Omagh, aged 61 and living with young-onset Alzheimer’s, shares his experiences of the pandemic and hopes for the future.

Coping with changes: As dementia develops and especially after lockdown

Advice about dealing with how much a person with dementia has changed in the past few months.

'Dad's role changed from "husband" to live-in carer and social worker’ - Martina's story

Martina shares the story of how a continued lack of support from the care system led to her mum, Jenny, who has dementia, having to move into a care home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jen's story of her dad's dementia: ‘Mum has experienced the worst of it all’

Jen shares her family’s experience of caring for her dad, who has dementia, and the tough decision to move him into a care home when her mum was pushed to exhaustion.