Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home.
Lockdown has prevented Kevin Jones from being with his partner in her care home.
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Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.
Andy Woodhead in the Vale of Glamorgan, who has vascular and Lewy body dementia, tells us about his life in lockdown.
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Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
Jules Walton, in Stratford-upon-Avon, tells us about her Step Up for Dementia challenge.
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As a loved one of a person in residential care, you may be considering whether it is better for them to live in the care home or at home. Ronald shares his experience about bringing his wife, Christine, back home during the coronavirus pandemic.
As a loved one of a person in residential care, you may be considering whether it is better for them to live in the care home or at home. Ronald shares his experience about bringing his wife, Christine, back home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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David has looked after his wife Catriona, who has dementia, for seven years. But the national coronavirus lockdown meant their network of services fell away. Here, he reflects on the impact of coronavirus on people affected by dementia.
David has looked after his wife Catriona, who has dementia, for seven years. But the national coronavirus lockdown meant their network of services fell away. Here, he reflects on the impact of coronavirus on people affected by dementia.
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Janet moved in with her mum, Dorothy, who has mixed dementia, to be her sole carer. The coronavirus pandemic has seen all their support and social contact drop away. Now, Janet is calling on Government to address the needs of people affected by dementia.
Janet moved in with her mum, Dorothy, who has mixed dementia, to be her sole carer. The coronavirus pandemic has seen all their support and social contact drop away. Now, Janet is calling on Government to address the needs of people affected by dementia.
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Jag has been caring for her mum for eight years, fighting for culturally appropriate care. The pandemic has made their struggles even worse, denying her mum essential care and having a huge detrimental effect on Jag’s own wellbeing.
Jag has been caring for her mum for eight years, fighting for culturally appropriate care. The pandemic has made their struggles even worse, denying her mum essential care and having a huge detrimental effect on Jag’s own wellbeing.
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The pandemic has been difficult and isolating for Vesna, but she remains determined to find happiness in who she is.
The pandemic has been difficult and isolating for Vesna, but she remains determined to find happiness in who she is.
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When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye.
When her mother died at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Catherine Iremonger couldn’t say a proper goodbye.
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More people affected by dementia are enjoying Singing for the Brain as new groups flourish.
More people affected by dementia are enjoying Singing for the Brain as new groups flourish.
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Ronald Ferguson, who has vascular dementia and lives in Luton, told us how video calls have been helping and inspiring him.
Ronald Ferguson, who has vascular dementia and lives in Luton, told us how video calls have been helping and inspiring him.
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Shuhala Abbas, Dementia Support Worker in east London, shares the hardships faced by the families she supports.
Shuhala Abbas, Dementia Support Worker in east London, shares the hardships faced by the families she supports.
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