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Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for families looking after someone with dementia
We know that this is a worrying time for families looking after someone with dementia. The months ahead are going to be challenging. But there are a few things you can do to look after yourself, and the person with dementia, during this time.
Covid-19's long tail
Paul Edwards, Director of Clinical Services at Dementia UK, reflects on the impact of the pandemic on dementia care. Whilst society will see some normality over the next few months, the long tail of Covid-19 will be felt strongly
Find out moreCoronavirus: questions and answers
We have put together a list of commonly asked questions to our Helpline, which we will update as and when the situation develops
Find out moreGiving the Covid-19 vaccine to someone living with dementia
If you are a carer or relative to a person with dementia, you may want to think how you can prepare and support them to have the Covid-19 vaccine
Find out moreThe ongoing challenges for people with dementia during coronavirus
The threat of coronavirus remains real, and families with dementia may be feeling anxious about what this means for them. This advice is for families to support them in navigating this new period
Find out moreCare homes and the coronavirus outbreak
Dr Sarah Russell and Suzanne Wightman from our Professional and Practice Development Team have put together some common questions and answers for people living in care homes, their families and the care home staff
Find out moreAdvice for people with dementia around face coverings
Our Helpline Admiral Nurse, Rachel Watson, advises families with dementia on what to do around the changing guidance with face coverings
Find out moreRegistering as a carer with your GP
Unpaid carers are in Priority Group 6 in the vaccination programme, with people in this group starting to be vaccinated right now. It is therefore important to consider accessing the Carers Register at your local GP surgery
Find out moreImpact of COVID-19 – summary report of carers’ experiences
Many people affected by dementia were already facing a lack of support before the Covid-19 pandemic. We carried out a survey to assess the impact of the pandemic on families affected by dementia. This report was put together by the Insights and Evaluation team
Read moreLeaflets and information
Information, blogs and ideas for people living with dementia during this time
Find out moreDementia Helpline
Our free Dementia Helpline is staffed by our dementia specialist nurses and is for anyone with a question or concern about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
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