Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Following COVID-19 Public Health Measures on People Living With Dementia and Carers.
Kerry Louise HannaClarissa GiebelHilary TetlowKym WardJustine ShentonJacqueline CannonAravind KomuravelliAnna GaughanRuth EleyCarol RogersManoj RajagopalStan LimbertSteve CallaghanRosie WhittingtonSarah ButchardLisa ShawMark GabbayPublished in: Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology (2021)
The findings from this research shed light on the longer-term psychological impacts of the UK Government's public health measures on PLWD and their carers. The loss of social support services was key in impacting this cohort mentally and emotionally, displaying a need for better psychological support, for both carers and PLWD.