Impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on community-dwelling caregivers and persons with dementia.
Nicole E. Greenberg, Amanda Wallick, Lisa M. Brown
Abstract
Restrictions related to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pose unique and significant challenges for community-dwelling caregivers and people with dementia, including disrupted routines, a lack of structure, decreased access to respite care, and new or worsening safety issues related to interpersonal violence and hygiene. In addition to identifying issues confronting caregivers, the authors also describe possible ways to address some of these pressing concerns. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicDementia2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineGerontologyPsychologyVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakPathologyGeriatric Care and Nursing HomesDementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchElder Abuse and Neglect