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…
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…
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…
