Researchers and doctors are working at an extraordinary pace on a vaccine against coronavirus. Older people and those with dementia should be among the first to get any new vaccine. Our information here gives a summary of progress.

Many care homes closed to visitors in March or even February 2020. As a friend or family member, you may be desperate to see the person you care about face-to-face. Each home and resident is different, but our advice here should help you prepare for visiting again.

Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them. Coronavirus is making daily life much harder. You may feel anxious, scared or lonely. But you are not alone – help is available. 

Some people with dementia in a care home who fall very seriously ill with coronavirus will receive palliative care. This advice for friends and family may be distressing to read but we hope it is helpful to know.

Care homes have been responding quickly to coronavirus – and need to continue to do so as government guidance changes. You may well be anxious about a person living in a care home. Read our advice for friends and family, and speak to the home about updates and any concerns.

If you have a family member or friend with dementia who lives in a care home, you will probably have concerns about coronavirus (COVID-19). This guidance will help you support them.

People with dementia need help and support to live alone. Read our advice on where to find support during the pandemic.

Coronavirus has changed the way a person with dementia will leave hospital. Read our advice so you know what to expect when they are discharged.