COVID vaccine advised for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers

COVID vaccine advised for alzheimer's patients, their caregivers

All Alzheimer’s disease patients and their family caregivers should be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says.

“Getting vaccinated is one of the most important steps families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can take to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Dr. J. Wesson Ashford, chair of the foundation’s medical, scientific and memory screening advisory board.

“Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease are often older and at higher risk of developing serious complications from COVID-19, and cannot provide proper care to their loved one if their own health is compromised,” Ashford said in a foundation news release.

“COVID-19 has…

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