Real stories One year on – how my dementia 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 had to avoid social contact since last March. A year on, as we mark Coronavirus Action Day, he looks back at the impact of the pandemic on his condition and mood. 26 February 2021 24
Real stories A year of home care in coronavirus lockdown: 'We were left to get on with it' One year of reduced social contact has affected many people's lives. But some people needed to adapt their lives more than others. Pearl is 87 and living with dementia. As we mark Coronavirus Action Day, Pearl's daughter, Enomwoyi, shares how the past year has greatly impacted their family. 25 February 2021 17
Real stories Finding Mum - Sue's 7 learnings after caring for her mother with dementia Sue's mum, Mollie, passed away two years ago with Alzheimer's disease. Now Sue reflects on the lessons that living with and caring for a person with dementia taught her. She shares her perspective to honour her mum, celebrate their relationship, and help others affected by dementia. 17 February 2021 21
Real stories Dealing with dementia, love and loss on Valentine's Day - Emily and Jim's story Emily and Jim were married for nearly 50 years. Jim had been diagnosed with Lewy Bodies dementia, and recently passed away. Emily shares the importance of making and treasuring memories, and how it feels to be without the one you love on Valentine's Day. 12 February 2021 4
Real stories Mike and Angela’s story: ‘I must be with her before it’s too late’ Mike is worried for his wife, Angela, who has Alzheimer's disease. Angela has been declining in her care home because Mike has not been allowed to care for her during coronavirus. He is calling on the Government to let him visit before it’s too late. 10 February 2021 45
Real stories Rebecca’s story: ‘I need to have some proper contact with my dad in his care home’ Rebecca’s dad, John Carthy, who has dementia, went into a care home at the beginning of the first lockdown. Rebecca worries her dad's dementia will have progressed further by the time she's allowed to help care for him. She explains why she’s signed our urgent letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. 09 February 2021 41
Real stories 'Eleven 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. John explains why he’s signed our urgent letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care asking him to set out a clear timetable and process for re-introducing meaningful visits to care homes. 08 February 2021 33
Real stories 'My Poem to Dementia' - Caring for Mum in hospital during coronavirus Julie's mum, Eileen, was living well with dementia in her assisted living property before the pandemic. But when Eileen contracted coronavirus, she needed to be admitted to hospital. Julie shares her story, and 'My Poem to Dementia'. 04 February 2021 54
Real stories Life as it comes: Adjusting to a dementia diagnosis Anne is grateful for the support she’s had to adapt to living with dementia. 01 February 2021 0
Real stories Keeping it all together: Staying strong for a mum who has dementia Yvonne Ducasse is doing all she can to keep her family safe during the pandemic. 01 February 2021 4
Real stories No stone unturned: Pushing ahead with dementia research Dementia research has been badly affected by the pandemic, but researchers are doing everything they can to keep their vital work going. 01 February 2021 0
Real stories Meaningful visits: Vital contact for people with dementia in care homes Relatives desperate for close contact are campaigning for people with dementia in care homes to be able to see family and friends safely. 01 February 2021 1
