Dementia in a Time of Coronavirus
In this week’s blog post from the Coronavirus and dementia in care homes (CoDeC) study, Gloria gives a raw and powerful account of having relatives moved to a care home…
Posts Categorized: Experts by Experience
Stuart and Barbara’s story
Since July 2020 we have been conducting a study on Coronavirus and Dementia in care homes. We want to understand what’s going on in care homes and nursing homes. We…
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…
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…
‘This has been a massive change to our circumstances’: a carer’s account
Margaret is a carer for her uncle who lives with vascular dementia. As someone who is considered to be ‘vulnerable’ she is no longer able to visit her uncle. This…
How coronavirus is affecting my life: A personal account
Michael, one of our Experts by Experience tells us a little bit about himself and how social isolation due to the corona virus outbreak is affecting him: I am living…