Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items.
Mike and Tom have been shielding from coronavirus since March but have struggled to access food. As restrictions begin to ease, Mike worries about what Government support will remain so they can access food and other essential items.
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Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored.
Kathy has been separated from her mum, who has dementia, for eight weeks. Like many other families, Kathy is angry about Government’s lack of planning for care homes and believes people with dementia are being ignored.
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Older people and people with dementia are more likely to become seriously ill with coronavirus (Covid). Our information here summarises symptoms of coronavirus, tests and diagnosis. It also covers support for a person with coronavirus.
Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice.
Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice.
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As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers.
As lockdown creates difficulties for people affected by dementia to get food and supplies, we are using our influence to remove barriers.
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A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support.
A Dementia Friends Champion in Somerset has been helping people in her community isolated by coronavirus to get vital support.
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Advice for supporting a relative with dementia who is isolated at home due to coronavirus.
Advice for supporting a relative with dementia who is isolated at home due to coronavirus.
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Denh Pham, Dementia Adviser, shares how Alzheimer’s Society’s support line is helping callers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Denh Pham, Dementia Adviser, shares how Alzheimer’s Society’s support line is helping callers during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Members of our online community, Talking Point, share how they’ve been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Members of our online community, Talking Point, share how they’ve been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating.
Coronavirus has brought new challenges for people living with dementia, such as Keith Oliver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010. Find out how Keith and his wife Rosemary have been staying active while self-isolating.
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Nicola loves to spend time with her dad, Colin, who has vascular dementia. But despite keeping in touch with video calls during coronavirus, Nicola is longing to hug her beloved dad again.
Nicola loves to spend time with her dad, Colin, who has vascular dementia. But despite keeping in touch with video calls during coronavirus, Nicola is longing to hug her beloved dad again.
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