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

Jim

Sandra Heard
03/11/2020

Jim has Lewy Body dementia .When he was last taken into hospital in September I was able to visit an hour a day . In 7 days he was well enough to move to a care home for respite. After that he came home and was well for some weeks. Now he is in hospital again but not in a dementia ward. The staff do not seem to understand dementia needs. It has taken a week for me to be able to speak to him by phone (visits not permitted). He was in tears as he has hallucinations I had died, plain cruelty.