Relationships and Family | Alzheimer's Society

Dementia and Lockdown: 'This must be what you live with every day, Grandma'

As the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the UK begin to ease, 13 year old A'yaan thinks about his grandmother, who has Alzheimer's disease. We have published A'yaan's piece here completely unedited.

Looking for joy: A carer for whom the future is scary, but whose smile is real

Michelle Macadangdang says that nothing prepared her for dealing with her husband’s dementia.

Book group: Mother, by Nicholas Royle

We hear what readers think about a funny and touching memoir about mother-son relationships and the impact of Alzheimer’s.

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Another Cup of Tea: A son's diary about caring for his mother with dementia

Martin Dewhurst’s book, 'Another Cup of Tea’, is a journal through his experiences of being a full-time carer for his mum with dementia. Martin hopes his journey of highs and lows will help others find their way to cope with the role.

Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July – Alzheimer’s Society comments

Wearing a face covering will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July. Alzheimer’s Society comments.

‘I’ll be thinking of mum on my Memory Walk’ - Fundraising with friends and family

When Christine’s mum, Teresa, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she felt like her world was closing in. Alzheimer’s Society offered support and advice and now Christine is planning to hold a Memory Walk in memory of her mum.

Me, my mum and frontotemporal dementia

When Jess’s mum, Janice, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Jess struggled to find more information about the disease. Having found support through Alzheimer's Society and others, she hopes her blog about FTD can help people in her position.

Life during lockdown: ‘Grandad doesn’t understand why we can't come and see him.’

Ruby’s grandad, George, was diagnosed with mixed dementia two years ago. Ruby writes about her close relationship with her grandparents, how the lockdown has affected them, and about how Ruby copes with her emotions.

Lacking home care support in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it'

Lockdown measures in the UK have affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 86 and living with dementia. Her daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the pandemic has greatly impacted their family.

Separation from care homes: 'Lockdown instantly disconnected us'

For 12 weeks, Trevor has been unable to visit his wife, Yvonne, who lives in a care home. Trevor wants assurance from Government that they will consider the needs of people living with dementia, like Yvonne, as they begin to ease lockdown restrictions.

Book group: A love story

We hear what readers think about a memoir from a former Alzheimer’s Society service user whose wife had dementia.

Take part in our book group – Read Mother: A memoir

Let us know what you think about this book for our next book group article.