The coronavirus situation

There are lots of ways of coping with your sensitivity to noise as you come out of the Covid lockdown. These tips were pulled together by people with dementia working alongside clinicians.

This “4 Amigos” filmed conversation covers many Tips for getting back to travelling after the lockdown.

The Beth Johnson Foundation Dementia Advocacy group have lots of ‘Top Tips and Tricks’ they’ve been using during the lock down. Click here to read them

Consider treating yourself to an iPad and getting to grips with technology!

If you can’t wear a face covering, get an exemption card.

If toilets are open, then be sure to use disinfectant wipes prior to and after use.

If you don’t have internet for shopping, consider buying a data sim card (but you will need to check your device has a sim card slot).

Share plants, allotment produce, jigsaw puzzles, books with each other.

Don’t feel pressured by others to do things you don’t feel ready to do. We’re in no rush.

While we’re in Covid, I’m happier in a car than on public transport, as I can still be in my own bubble.