... Community-based support Social inclusion Digital exclusion Aging well People living with dementia, and those that support them, were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Alzheimer’s Society, 2020). For those living at home in the community, social opportunities and formal support were...

... could be optimized, addressing social isolation and reaching those who cannot attend MCs. Originality/value This paper offers new insight into the extent to which community-based support for people with dementia can continue when face-to-face contact is not possible because of COVID-19. Shirley...

... of Shared Lives issues of whether it had made a difference to quality of life, and positive and negative experiences of support were explored. Findings Questionnaires were returned by 150 older people using Shared Lives services. Findings suggest that this model of community-based support has a number...