Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Alzheimer's Society

70% of public against scrapping free tests for care home visits - Government face repeating ‘deadly mistake'

Price on visiting care homes is ‘penalising’ those trying to keep loved ones safe, Alzheimer’s Society says.

Health and Social Care Committee: Clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic - Alzheimer's Society responds

A report by The Health and Social Care Committee reveals that Omicron and the emergency care crisis could derail plans to tackle the backlog of people waiting to seek elective care.

Alzheimer's Society urges Government to 'pick up the pace' when it comes to the COVID-19 booster roll out in care homes

NHS England's latest vaccination data released today (09/12/21) shows a quarter of people in care homes have still not received their COVID-19 booster vaccination, despite the government's promise for everyone to be offered the jab by 1 November 2021.

Should a person with dementia wear a face mask for coronavirus?

Due to coronavirus, many of us now wear face masks or coverings while out. Some people with dementia may not like wearing a face covering, or understand why they should wear one. Read our advice on how to help and who may be exempt from wearing a mask.

08 December 2021

Leading dementia organisations call on government for urgent action to maintain essential relationships of care home residents

One Dementia Voice - a coalition of eight leading dementia organisations - urgently call for the maintenance of essential relationships to be made a statutory aspect of person-centred care.

Alzheimer's Society responds to latest ONS data for at-home dementia related deaths during coronavirus

New Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals an increase in the number of at-home dementia related deaths during the pandemic. Our Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns shares a comment.

Flu jabs for people affected by dementia

Every year the flu vaccine saves lives by stopping thousands of people from becoming seriously ill from flu. This page will help you understand more about the flu jab and how to access it.

08 October 2021

Changes to Gran's routine during coronavirus really impacted her dementia

India's grandmother, Brenda, has been a huge influence on her life and career path. India shares how the pandemic affected her gran, who has dementia with Lewy Bodies, and how the family continue to support Brenda since she moved into a care home.

04 October 2021

Why we need a strategy to help people with dementia recover from the impact of the pandemic

Alex Morden Osborne, Public Affairs Officer, on making sure the government provides the support people need to recover from the pandemic’s impact.

30 September 2021

Advice for people with dementia struggling to follow rules and signs in public places

People’s expectations and rules about social distancing vary between places and change over time. Read advice from members of our online community.

30 September 2021

New ONS data reveals 65% increase in extra dementia and Alzheimer's deaths at home during the pandemic

Alzheimer’s Society responds to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that more than 70,000 extra deaths have taken place in private homes in England and Wales since the start of the coronavirus pandemic - including a 65% increase in dementia and Alzheimer’s deaths.

Art therapy helps my grandmother with her dementia and my autism

James is a young artist with autism who helps to care for his grandmother, Joan. She moved in with James and his mum when the first coronavirus lockdown made Joan isolated and confused. Now Joan, who has vascular dementia, and James are regularly enjoying artistic activities together and both benefit from them.

20 September 2021

Hospital visits during coronavirus

Visiting a person with dementia in hospital can make a big difference to how they feel and to the quality of their care. This information will help you plan ahead and understand what to expect from a visit during the pandemic and when visiting might be restricted.