With the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of daily life, how much information should you share with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or mild cognitive impairment? And how do you explain the necessary precautions and social distancing requirements? Dr. Joseph Sirven, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says it depends on the person’s exact condition.
“If someone is processing relatively well—they have, perhaps, mild cognitive impairment, and are able to have good conversations and partake in the world—there’s no problem with having just a general discussion about everything and reminding them about what they need to do, such as washing their hands and everything…
