Advice 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 shopping or on public transport. 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. 14 September 2020 52
Real stories 'Five months is a long time when you have severe dementia’ – kept apart from my wife through coronavirus John’s wife, Lesley, is living with dementia in a care home. Because of coronavirus, John has not been able to visit Lesley every day as he would usually do. Despite the Government’s new guidance on care home visits, John explains how more needs to be done to make sure care home visits work for people living with dementia and their families. 10 August 2020 28
Real stories ‘Shielding for coronavirus won't protect me from dementia’ – how my symptoms got worse under lockdown John O Doherty lives with vascular dementia as well as several other serious medical conditions. He was placed on the Government’s shielding list when coronavirus spread and has mostly stayed at home for the past four months. This has been hugely difficult for John, who explains the impact on his condition and mood. 17 July 2020 24
Support us 'Lockdown has been so difficult' - standing with people affected by dementia during coronavirus As the Government announces new guidance for social care and the lifting of lockdown measures, our CEO, Kate Lee shares her thoughts on the fundamental role our supporters have played in our response to coronavirus, and what comes next. 16 July 2020 11
Research Infections and dementia Several infections have been suggested to increase risk of Alzheimer's disease, but the evidence behind it is not clear cut.
Advice Pressure ulcers - other resources Here you will find more helpful resources around pressure ulcers.
Information Tips for preventing pressure ulcers Tips for carers on how they can help to prevent pressure ulcers in people with dementia.
Advice Treatment of pressure ulcers The most important part of any treatment for pressure ulcers is to remove the cause of the pressure or friction and help the person to move around where possible.
Advice Spotting the signs of pressure ulcers Find out how to spot the signs of pressure ulcers in people with dementia.
Advice Pressure ulcers and bedsores Pressure ulcers - also called pressure sores or bedsores - can develop if someone spends too long sitting or lying in one position. They are a particular risk for people with dementia.
Advice End of life care and physical needs A person with dementia may have physical needs at the end of their life that you will need to understand.
Advice UTIs and dementia - other resources Here you will find a list of other organisations who could help with UTIs and dementia, along with further useful information.
