COVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
The study uncovers the complex effects of the pandemic on more than 400 people in this community in B.C., and identifies their unique needs.
Dr. Julie Robillard, the study’s senior author and assistant professor of neurology at UBC’s faculty of medicine, discusses the biggest challenges being faced by people living with dementia and their caregivers, and shares how this work is already being used to inform services and resources in B.C.
How has the pandemic impacted the physical and emotional health of people living with dementia?
With the social distancing regulations and…
