Alzheimer’s Society calls on organisations in 13 different sectors to make adjustments to help people affected by dementia during COVID-19

20/04/2020

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In light of the UK Government briefing on COVID-19, Alzheimer’s Society has called on organisations across 13 different sectors including retail, utilities, finance and pharmacies to make small adjustments that could have a huge impact in helping protect people affected by dementia and keep them connected to their communities in new and creative ways during this period.

Alzheimer’s Society called upon the retail sector to enable people to order deliveries over the phone by making local supermarket phone numbers available via posted letters, local newspapers and radio and to move towards priority systems for vulnerable groups and their carers to more easily complete their shopping.  Alzheimer’s Society has worked with finance experts and authorities to write a blog offering families affected by dementia advice on protecting against corona-themed scams, which are sadly already happening.

The Society has supported arts groups, physical activity projects and heritage organisations to adapt their normal activities so people can still access them virtually at home. These groups have also been encouraged to provide information on a range of activities people affected by dementia can enjoy at home, while in isolation. Alzheimer’s Society has also created home packs and activities for young people, linked to the syllabus for home schooling. These are available to download for free on the Alzheimer’s Society website.

The next few months are going to be challenging for everyone, but Alzheimer’s Society is committed to continue working for the benefit of people affected by dementia together with other organisations, to help and to protect the most vulnerable in society who are heavily impacted by the current situation. Here are links to some of the resources and information mentioned:

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