Charges for respite care vary. Some respite care services may be free of charge through the Health and Social Care trust. Other services may have a cost that will be charged to the person with dementia.
Thelma Gray was diagnosed with dementia in the early 90s and found a total lack of support. Her eldest daughter, Barbara, explains how her family’s story is motivating her to raise awareness among Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities.
Thelma Gray was diagnosed with dementia in the early 90s and found a total lack of support. Her eldest daughter, Barbara, explains how her family’s story is motivating her to raise awareness among Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities.
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David has looked after his wife Catriona, who has dementia, for seven years. But the national coronavirus lockdown meant their network of services fell away. Here, he reflects on the impact of coronavirus on people affected by dementia.
David has looked after his wife Catriona, who has dementia, for seven years. But the national coronavirus lockdown meant their network of services fell away. Here, he reflects on the impact of coronavirus on people affected by dementia.
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Jag has been caring for her mum for eight years, fighting for culturally appropriate care. The pandemic has made their struggles even worse, denying her mum essential care and having a huge detrimental effect on Jag’s own wellbeing.
Jag has been caring for her mum for eight years, fighting for culturally appropriate care. The pandemic has made their struggles even worse, denying her mum essential care and having a huge detrimental effect on Jag’s own wellbeing.
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Meet Nathan Davies, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing Population Studies at UCL in London.
Meet Nathan Davies, Senior Research Fellow and Deputy Director of the Centre for Ageing Population Studies at UCL in London.
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We hear about a book from a former carer that reminds us that ‘no time spent together is wasted’.
We hear about a book from a former carer that reminds us that ‘no time spent together is wasted’.
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Talking Point members’ advice about supporting a person with dementia who’s feeling confused by changes to lockdown rules.
Talking Point members’ advice about supporting a person with dementia who’s feeling confused by changes to lockdown rules.
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Alzheimer’s Society’s support line continues to provide practical advice, information and emotional support to thousands of callers.
Alzheimer’s Society’s support line continues to provide practical advice, information and emotional support to thousands of callers.
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We hear what readers think about a funny and touching memoir about mother-son relationships and the impact of Alzheimer’s.
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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Members of our online community, Talking Point, share worries about the long-term impact of coronavirus on people with dementia and their carers.
Members of our online community, Talking Point, share worries about the long-term impact of coronavirus on people with dementia and their carers.
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Coronavirus means that people affected by dementia need Alzheimer’s Society even more than before.
Coronavirus means that people affected by dementia need Alzheimer’s Society even more than before.
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