Alzheimer’s Society calls on the Government to put people with dementia at heart of lockdown solution, as devastating impact of isolation on health is revealed. Survey of 128 care homes reveals nearly 80% have seen a deterioration in the health of their residents with dementia due to lack of social contact.
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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A nature challenge is encouraging ‘random acts of wildness’, even adapting to coronavirus restrictions.
A nature challenge is encouraging ‘random acts of wildness’, even adapting to coronavirus restrictions.
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The worldwide impact of coronavirus has been devastating. Lessons must be learned, and the vulnerability of people living in residential care homes needs to be recognised by Government.
Dementia Support Line