It has been more than two years since Imelda Santangeli, 85, has seen most of her family, and she can’t remember what they look like. Having spent the better part of the last two years in isolation, Santangeli’s dementia has accelerated more quickly than expected.
Before Covid-19, Santangeli’s daughter, Nicky Hurst, 59, used to visit her mother every day, taking her out on day trips and to meet other family members. The mother and daughter were always incredibly close, and spent a lot of time together. But, as with everyone who had a relative living in a care home, this came to an abrupt end in March 2020.
