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 dear Mum

Nicola Gregson
25/10/2020

When I spoke to my mum on the phone yesterday the only coherent sentence was, ‘Will you come and see me?’ I can’t. How do you think that makes me feel? The effect of the pandemic on elderly people in care homes and their families is acknowledged but not understood. My mum and countless others don’t have time for ‘normality’ to return or for pilot schemes. We need family members as key workers now. We need to be with each other at this sad but precious time.