NHS Wales has produced a series of videos called Get There Together for people living with dementia. These films aim to reduce concerns and reassure anyone who is anxious about getting beyond the front door as well as dealing with the stresses of COVID-19.
In March 2020, David moved in with his best friend Bonnie to take on her full-time care. With over a year gone by, the support provided to him has been minimal, leaving David to question, how best to support his friend - a decision he should not have to make.
In March 2020, David moved in with his best friend Bonnie to take on her full-time care. With over a year gone by, the support provided to him has been minimal, leaving David to question, how best to support his friend - a decision he should not have to make.
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During coronavirus, Sara and her family had been caring for her dad, Brian, who has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), in addition to working and home-schooling. They have lived through the flawed care system and are now calling on Government to act.
During coronavirus, Sara and her family had been caring for her dad, Brian, who has frontotemporal dementia (FTD), in addition to working and home-schooling. They have lived through the flawed care system and are now calling on Government to act.
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When COVID-19 threatened how much we’d have to spend on providing vital support, we knew we had to fight back.
When COVID-19 threatened how much we’d have to spend on providing vital support, we knew we had to fight back.
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Jim Ibell, a Dementia Friends Champion in north Wales, is 77 and has Alzheimer’s. He shares how he’s kept busy during lockdown.
Jim Ibell, a Dementia Friends Champion in north Wales, is 77 and has Alzheimer’s. He shares how he’s kept busy during lockdown.
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We read a groundbreaking book that lays bare the pandemic’s impact in care homes.
We read a groundbreaking book that lays bare the pandemic’s impact in care homes.
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Mae Jim Ibell, Hyrwyddwr Ffrindiau Dementia yng ngogledd Cymru, yn 77 oed ac mae ganddo Alzheimer. Mae’n rhannu sut mae wedi cadw’n brysur yn ystod y cyfnod clo.
Mae Jim Ibell, Hyrwyddwr Ffrindiau Dementia yng ngogledd Cymru, yn 77 oed ac mae ganddo Alzheimer. Mae’n rhannu sut mae wedi cadw’n brysur yn ystod y cyfnod clo.
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Please give me space is a new initiative from the makers of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme. It is designed to support people with non-visible disabilities, such as dementia, to socially distance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Please give me space is a new initiative from the makers of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard scheme. It is designed to support people with non-visible disabilities, such as dementia, to socially distance during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change.
Some people experience anxiety or low moods because of coronavirus restrictions. Andy, who has young-onset dementia, shares how shielding during lockdowns has affected him. Find out what carers can do to help support their loved ones with dementia when restrictions change.
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