The reality of dementia in lockdown

The impact of coronavirus has been shattering for families affected by dementia. Urgent action must be taken to better protect people ahead of the winter.

Dedicate a message to Government to make them address the reality of lockdown for people affected by dementia. 

Share your lockdown reality

Patrick

His wife
21/10/2020

My husband of 56 years didn’t die of COVID-19 but he died because of it. He had been in a care home for 10 months when COVID hit the country. I had visited him daily in that time. Until lockdown. Just a few weeks later he died alone. It haunts me to think how abandoned he might have felt. When I saw him in death it was obvious he had given up eating. He had lost so much weight I was shocked, I believe this was because I wasn’t with him to encourage him to eat and drink. We all need contact with

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