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

My mum Edith

Carol
23/10/2020

I have only seen my mum for a total of 30 minutes in the last 7 months. Prior to lockdown, I visited her for 2 - 3 hours daily at her care home. I was her "chosen one". The person she knew she could trust. On the 2 short occasions I did visit her, she asked me why she was in prison and that she must have done something very bad to be locked up for so long. Being deprived of seeing loved ones suffering from dementia is nothing short of cruel (for both sides).

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