People living with dementia and COVID-19 risks
If a person with dementia does catch coronavirus, they are at higher risk of getting a worse COVID-19 illness. The risk of severe symptoms rises…
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Dementia during Covid crisis
Thousands of patients waiting for dementia diagnoses during Covid crisis Experts have warned of backlogs of undiagnosed dementia cases and worsening standards of care after…
Day Care simply no longer available
Day Care is an important facility for people who live with dementia and also their careers. In the UK, towns and villages run social clubs…
Charity Cash Crisis due to Covid-19
Covid-19 has affected fundraising A charity cash crisis has affected dementia patients and their carers as hundreds of day care services have shut for good,…
Supporting residents in care homes; help for carers
Key messages about dementia in care homes in relation to COVID-19 Many people with dementia live in care homes. Three quarters of residents of care…
The Psychology of Loneliness: Why it matters and what we can do
Launching this report during the Coronavirus pandemic, it is recognised the profound impact it has had on social behaviour. But also in ability to connect…
2nd Newsletter for D-Care
Our 2nd Newsletter for D-Care is now available. Read it below and stay informed about our project. Topics of the 2nd Newsletter: Cognitive Stimulation Therapy…
Train the Trainers in CST
The D-Care project aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of family and friends of people suffering from dementia and to train caregivers of people…
Healthy ageing report released by the House of Lords (UK)
On 15 January 2021, a healthy ageing report released by the House of Lords on their inquiry ‘Ageing: Science, Technology and Healthy Living’. They found…
Giving the Covid-19 vaccine to someone living with dementia
Think about how you can prepare and support them to have the vaccine. Prepare yourself and fully understand the requirements Gain consent for the person to have the vaccine…