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…
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…
Practical ways to help older people
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life for everyone, but some older people are among the hardest hit. Age UK is determined to be there during…