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

John Shrosbree

Kate Broughton (Daughter)
23/10/2020

My father went into a Dementia Care Home in April 2019, he was forced to move to 3 different Dementia Care Homes within a year as none of them could cope with him. He died in hospital on 4th April 2020 from Covid 19 which he contracted while in hospital with pneumonia. His health deteriorated when the home he was in went into lockdown on 13th March. The neglect, lack of care he received in the care home and the lack of contact with his family were the main causes of his deterioration.