Care for dementia patients and caregivers amid COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple efforts have been taken across the world to bridge gaps in evidence and provide recommendations for dementia care and caregiver support during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to review the available literature on measures used to alleviate the negative impacts of the pandemic on dementia care.

Methods

We searched three databases: PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO to identify studies that described strategies that were recommended or taken to provide care and support to persons with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

We included a total of 37 papers, originating from high, middle and low-income countries. We also included 6 papers exploring safety of COVID-19 vaccinations. Infection prevention recommendations predominantly

SUBMITTER: Paplikar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8763414 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature