Real stories 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 1
Real stories 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 0
Advice 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 0
News 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.
Real stories 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 3
Advice Hospital visits during coronavirus Visits to 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.
News Alzheimer's Society responds to Age UK report: Impact of Covid-19 on older people’s mental and physical health Age UK published a briefing that presents their findings on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on older people’s physical and mental health. James White, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns at Alzheimer’s Society, comments on the figures.
Research New research shows COVID-19 is associated with long-term cognitive dysfunction - Alzheimer's Society comments New research presented today (Thursday 29th July) at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), held in Denver, USA, found associations between COVID-19 and persistent cognitive deficits, including the acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.
Research Biggest killer in the UK is now COVID-19, but deaths from dementia remain high Annual statistics report COVID-19 as the UK’s biggest killer, moving dementia to second for the first time since 2015. But deaths from dementia remain high compared with other major diseases. We explore why. 28 July 2021 25
News 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.
News 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.
News Alzheimer's Society comments on updated care home visitation guidance Care home visitation guidance updated as coronavirus restrictions in England are eased
