8 out of 10 report their dementia worsened during lockdown according to charity investigation
Eight out of 10 people living with dementia have experienced a deterioration in their symptoms during lockdown, announced Alzheimer’s Society yesterday. The charity, working with One Dementia Voice, have carried out an investigation of just under 2,000 individuals affected by dementia, and the findings are shocking. Aware anecdotally of the challenges of those with dementia […]
Neurology Academy during the COVID-19 pandemic
On 23rd March 2020, our society was changed overnight. The announcement of a UK-wide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic meant a drastic change to everyone’s lives, and to our health service. Health professionals were redeployed to frontline services, regular clinics for diagnosis and review were suspended and frantic attempts to use telehealth and other […]
Advert: Part-time health writer wanted
Applications close on Friday, 24 July. We will review applications and respond next week (27-31 July). Neurology Academy is looking for another writer to join our small but bustling team in a part-time role. Experience of writing for different audiences, a familiarity with clinical language, and a passion to make a difference for those living […]
Huge impact on people living with dementia as COVID-related care home mortality rates are released
Over 60,000 care home residents died in the past few months, said a report released on 7th July by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Of those residents who died, 49.5% had a recorded pre-existing condition of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These shocking statistics suggest that almost 30,000 people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease […]
Survey: understand loneliness and isolation due to COVID-19
On behalf on Prof Iracema Leroi, Dementia Academy I know how busy you all are; however, I would be extremely grateful if you might take 10 minutes of your time to answer this important global survey, for which I am one of the co-investigators. We now have nearly 20 countries participating, and it is crucial that […]
The long term implications of COVID-19 are becoming apparent
We have become increasingly aware, over the past few months, that the symptoms of COVID-19 are wider ranging than initially thought. A recent article in Reuters has highlighted the full extent of this, and called into question whether we are prepared, as a society, for the rehabilitative process that will be needed by many who […]
Survey: How has COVID-19 impacted your dementia service?
Dementia Academy is keen to support you with relevant information, education and signposting wherever possible. To ensure our webinars are as valuable to you as possible, we would like to know how your service is being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will help us understand what is needed in the current land of dementia […]
Webinar: Alzheimer’s disease & dementia – An evidence update for COVID-19
Please note that all session and slide content are the views of the Speakers, not the Dementia Academy. The content of the recording is the speaker’s personal opinion at the time of recording. Due to the everchanging situation, advice given at the time of recording is subject to change. Speakers Summary Joe’s slides Clara’s […]
European Academy of Neurology Congress 2020
This year’s European Academy of Neurology Congress took place from May 23rd-26th and was the first of its kind to be entirely virtual. The opening presentation, given by Prof. Dr. Med Claudio L Bassetti, Acting President of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN), highlighted the unprecedented circumstances under which the globe is currently operating. With […]
Webinar: Virtual clinics in COVID times
Please note that all session and slide content are the views of the Speakers, not the Dementia Academy. The content of the recording is the speaker’s personal opinion at the time of recording. Due to the everchanging situation, advice given at the time of recording is subject to change. Speakers Chair: Prof Iracema Leroi, Associate […]
