Campaigner urges people to be kind to those with dementia not keeping social distance

“Not everyone with dementia is over 70 and they may not be cocooning. They might be out for a walk, just like you and me,” Alzheimer Society of Ireland's dementia advisor, Maeve Montgomery said.

People are urged to be mindful and kind towards people with dementia who might forget to maintain social distancing when out walking.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland's dementia advisor, Maeve Montgomery, said one in ten people with dementia is under 65 years.