Coronavirus and Dementia in Care Homes Research Study
Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, those who work with people living with dementia in care homes have had to deal with very new and unusual circumstances, which many were unprepared…
Posts Categorized: Covid-19
Telephone interactions with people living with dementia during Covid-19 lockdown
In this week’s blog, Justin Mazzotta, currently studying on the MSc Advanced Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford, tells us about his experience of working with three men living…
This is how I am coping with the lockdown – a personal account
When asked how she was coping living with dementia during lockdown, Frances told us: I am not sure I have anything useful to give on this subject of lockdown because…
“None of us can have our way on this” – supporting a relative during Covid-19
In this blog, Liz Jones talks about her experience of supporting her mother with visiting restrictions and shares some strategies that have been particularly helpful during this outbreak. My mother is…
Covid-19 – Alzheimer Europe’s statement
Alzheimer Europe is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) aiming to provide a voice to people with dementia and their carers, making dementia a European priority, on a rights-based approach. Alzheimer…
Covid-19 National Survey
As we know, a lot has changed since the UK government announced on 23 March that a lockdown would be introduced and people were advised to stay at home. Conducting…
Caring during Covid-19: Diane’s diary
Diane Aykroyd, carer of Trevor who has vascular memory problems following four major strokes, the first aged 26, and many other illnesses. Diane and Trevor recently moved to sheltered housing….
The impact of Covid-19 on my life – A personal account
Julie, one of our experts by experience, shares how Covid-19 is affecting her life: My name is Julie, I live alone with Young Onset Dementia and have no involved family…
“Not being able to see him is heart breaking” – A carer’s account
Karen shares her experience of caring for her husband that lives in a care home: My husband moved into a care home in July last year. Losing him to a…
Time for us girls – A poem
Time for us girls I’m normally a social girl I love to meet my mates But lately with the virus here We can’t go out the gates. You see,…