Hi everyone,
You will probably have heard about coronavirus COVID-19 in the media. There’s a lot of information out there. But not all of it is trustworthy. The situation is also changing quite quickly. I've put this notice together to help everyone on Dementia Support Forum.
Official advice
For information please go directly to the following official websites from the NHS and gov.uk:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
If you think you might have coronavirus, use the NHS 111 coronavirus service to find out what to do.
Support for you
>Information, support and advice about dementia and Coronavirus<
This includes information, advice on supporting someone with dementia, activity ideas, support for a person with dementia living alone, supporting a person with dementia from a distance and how Alzheimer's Society can help.
>Talking Point peer support discussion on Coronavirus COVID=19<
Talk to an adviser
Alzheimer’s Society can answer all your questions about dementia. We can also give you tips if you find it difficult to follow the NHS advice about coronavirus.
• Call our support line on 0333 150 3456.
• Or, if you speak Welsh, you can call our Welsh-speaking support line on 03300 947 400.
• Our support line is open:
Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Please note: Alzheimer’s Society cannot offer personalised medical advice. But we will direct you towards other reliable sources.
Misinformation
Unfortunately, some information being shared about COVID-19 is misinformation. Misinformation can be: out of date, inaccurate, falsely claiming to be from a trusted source, or making false claims against other reliable sources of information.
Some people claim to be professionals or experts and post information online that is misleading, untrue or harmful. Sometimes people may share information which makes claims about COVID-19 which are untrue or harmful. This misinformation can lead people to reject health advice from reliable sources and make decisions which may harm themselves and put others at risk.
Have you seen some information and you're not sure if it's accurate? Use SIFT:
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I hope this helps. I know this is a difficult time for many of you to be considering Coronavirus COVID-19 as well as dealing with the realities of dementia. Please keep posting and sharing your experiences on Dementia Support Forum - we're here to help.
Thanks,
Serena
You will probably have heard about coronavirus COVID-19 in the media. There’s a lot of information out there. But not all of it is trustworthy. The situation is also changing quite quickly. I've put this notice together to help everyone on Dementia Support Forum.
Official advice
For information please go directly to the following official websites from the NHS and gov.uk:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
If you think you might have coronavirus, use the NHS 111 coronavirus service to find out what to do.
Support for you
>Information, support and advice about dementia and Coronavirus<
This includes information, advice on supporting someone with dementia, activity ideas, support for a person with dementia living alone, supporting a person with dementia from a distance and how Alzheimer's Society can help.
>Talking Point peer support discussion on Coronavirus COVID=19<
Talk to an adviser
Alzheimer’s Society can answer all your questions about dementia. We can also give you tips if you find it difficult to follow the NHS advice about coronavirus.
• Call our support line on 0333 150 3456.
• Or, if you speak Welsh, you can call our Welsh-speaking support line on 03300 947 400.
• Our support line is open:
Monday – Wednesday 9:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Please note: Alzheimer’s Society cannot offer personalised medical advice. But we will direct you towards other reliable sources.
Misinformation
Unfortunately, some information being shared about COVID-19 is misinformation. Misinformation can be: out of date, inaccurate, falsely claiming to be from a trusted source, or making false claims against other reliable sources of information.
Some people claim to be professionals or experts and post information online that is misleading, untrue or harmful. Sometimes people may share information which makes claims about COVID-19 which are untrue or harmful. This misinformation can lead people to reject health advice from reliable sources and make decisions which may harm themselves and put others at risk.
Have you seen some information and you're not sure if it's accurate? Use SIFT:
- Stop. (Don’t accept or share a claim until you’ve checked it out)
- Investigate the source. (Check if the source i.e. the website/newspaper/person is trustworthy)
- Find better coverage. (Use fact-checking sites like this one to help you if you're unsure if new information is trustworthy)
- Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context. (Check - Did they really say that? Can you find the original article?)
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I hope this helps. I know this is a difficult time for many of you to be considering Coronavirus COVID-19 as well as dealing with the realities of dementia. Please keep posting and sharing your experiences on Dementia Support Forum - we're here to help.
Thanks,
Serena
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