I'd like to know what Alzheimers Society is doing by way of reinstating services for people living with dementia and their carers?
Day centres, singing and walking groups, cafes and specialist holidays have all ceased - including any chance of respite care. This was understandable as a response to the threat of Coronovirus and i understand that the threat is still there. However, as we get to know more about how the virus works, we seem to be devising ways of starting to do things like getting back to work, hairdressers, cinemas etc. Yet, no mention of any suggested ways of how social activities could be delivered to people living with dementia. The only things i hear mention of is virtual meetings and telephone calls - all of which have very limited use for my husband with dementia.
Are there any conversations taking place nationally to see what services can be developed as a result of the threat of Coronovirus? I am asking the question at a local level but getting very little back by way of activities etc. I feel like I'm getting more and more dependent on care services and we have been lucky to have carers coming in to help but my husband hates it - to the point that they can provide a valuable service of keeping him clean but i'm having to be present. I'm trying to take him out inbetween times to try and get a smile but choices are so limited and i think he really needs the company of others who we used to meet at the various groups. Like most carers i feel like it took me ages to build a network of support that has been ripped apart and I'm struggling to see anyway of rebuilding, or even, restarting a new one??? Am i missing the conversations??
Day centres, singing and walking groups, cafes and specialist holidays have all ceased - including any chance of respite care. This was understandable as a response to the threat of Coronovirus and i understand that the threat is still there. However, as we get to know more about how the virus works, we seem to be devising ways of starting to do things like getting back to work, hairdressers, cinemas etc. Yet, no mention of any suggested ways of how social activities could be delivered to people living with dementia. The only things i hear mention of is virtual meetings and telephone calls - all of which have very limited use for my husband with dementia.
Are there any conversations taking place nationally to see what services can be developed as a result of the threat of Coronovirus? I am asking the question at a local level but getting very little back by way of activities etc. I feel like I'm getting more and more dependent on care services and we have been lucky to have carers coming in to help but my husband hates it - to the point that they can provide a valuable service of keeping him clean but i'm having to be present. I'm trying to take him out inbetween times to try and get a smile but choices are so limited and i think he really needs the company of others who we used to meet at the various groups. Like most carers i feel like it took me ages to build a network of support that has been ripped apart and I'm struggling to see anyway of rebuilding, or even, restarting a new one??? Am i missing the conversations??