Dementia UK and Leeds Building Society to support 2,500 families in joint Closer to Home project

By Chelsie Sewell
Published 18th May 2021, 04:45 BST
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused increased stress and isolation for those with dementia as normal support networks have been disrupted by lockdowns, Dementia UK said.

In some cases, families of those living with the disease have had to rely on Admiral nurses to help them get through it, according to the charity.

Admiral nurses work alongside families, giving compassionate one-to-one support, expert guidance, and practical solutions which can be hard to find elsewhere.

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Marilyn, an informal carer for her husband David who was diagnosed with vascular dementia, knows the importance of having support closer to home.

The coronavirus pandemic has caused increased stress and isolation for those with dementia as normal support networks have been disrupted by lockdowns, Dementia UK said.The coronavirus pandemic has caused increased stress and isolation for those with dementia as normal support networks have been disrupted by lockdowns, Dementia UK said.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused increased stress and isolation for those with dementia as normal support networks have been disrupted by lockdowns, Dementia UK said.

She said: “We’re so grateful to have had the support of our local Admiral Nurse Kerry.

"With her knowledge of the local health and social care landscapes, Kerry could arrange a care package with physiotherapists to aid David’s mobility, speech therapists to help with his difficulty swallowing, and nutritionists to help David eat.

"She knows how much home means to us, and all of her support has given me the confidence to continue caring for David in the home we love.”

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Dementia UK and Leeds Building Society have teamed up together to launch their unique ‘Closer to Home’ project to improve access to dementia care and support.