Home-based care for people with alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (Adrd) during covid-19 pandemic: From challenges to solutions

Atiqur sm-Rahman (Lead / Corresponding author), Chih Hung Lo, Azra Ramic, Yasmin Jahan

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Abstract

There has been supporting evidence that older adults with underlying health conditions form the majority of the fatal cases in the current novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. While the impact of COVID-19 is affecting the general public, it is clear that these distressful experiences will be magnified in older adults, particularly people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD), making them the most vulnerable group during this time. People with differing degrees of ADRD are especially susceptible to the virus, not only because of their difficulties in assessing the threat or remembering the safety measures, but also because of the likelihood to be subject to other risk factors, such as lack of proper care and psychological issues. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss the challenges related to home-based care for people with ADRD during a pandemic and propose a formulation of systematic solutions to address these challenges and to alleviate the social and economic impact resulting from the crisis.

Original languageEnglish
Article number9303
Pages (from-to)1-11
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume17
Issue number24
Early online date12 Dec 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2020

Keywords

  • ADRD
  • COVID-19
  • Dementia
  • Home-based care
  • Pandemic
  • Policy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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