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We need to make Glasgow dementia-friendly city after lockdown s devastating impact on sufferers

This year’s Dementia Awareness Week, from May 31 to June 6, has reflected upon the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Dementia community with a focus on exploring ‘Hidden voices, Hidden impact, Hidden cost’. We can make a pledge to ensure that the hidden impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people with dementia, and their families and carers, is brought to the forefront. I write as someone who has lived experience from supporting my mother who is a care home resident with dementia. As research has accumulated over the last 14 months, a clear picture has emerged that people with dementia and their families are particularly susceptible not just to the infection, but also, have experienced negative effects from the measures put in place to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Aberdeen couple praise positive impact of Dementia Dog

© Dementia Dog Jeannette, Jon and Lenny. A groundbreaking project helping people in the north-east living with dementia has been trialling innovative new ways of working during the pandemic. Dementia Dog, a collaboration between Alzheimer Scotland and UK-wide charity Dogs for Good, uses specially trained animals to help people with dementia and their carers. When the country went into lockdown, organisers had to find new ways to work with their clients to help them stay connected and reduce social isolation. They came up with an array of ideas including virtual therapy walks, online Doggy Bingo and physiotherapy sessions. The project also provides specially trained dementia assistance animals that can retrieve pouches holding medicine, gently wake up owners from naps, and help remove items of clothing.

Eyes down: Doggie bingo sessions help dementia patients stay connected

Eyes down: Doggie bingo sessions help dementia patients stay connected Updated: 21/12/2020, 5:34 pm A bingo project aimed at helping Scots living with dementia during the pandemic has enlisted the help of furry friends. Dementia Dog, a collaboration between Alzheimer Scotland and UK-wide charity Dogs for Good, uses specially trained dogs to help people with dementia and their carers. The initiative was born after the charity had to think of new ways to work with their clients and help them stay connected in order to reduce social isolation. Virtual Dog Bingo was one of the projects, which would see video calls with existing Alzheimer Scotland dementia support groups in various locations across Scotland such as Aberdeen and Fort William.

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