COVID-19 pandemic experiences of older adults with dementia in community and residential care settings: Results from a US national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Investigations into consequences of the US COVID-19 pandemic for older adults with dementia have been limited.

Methods

We used the National Health and Aging Trends Study to examine self-reported COVID-19 infection; measures taken to limit its spread; social, behavioral, and emotional responses to the pandemic; and changes in health-care use and provider communication. We compared adults aged ≥70 with and without dementia in community and residential care settings.

Results

In residential care settings, infection was substantially higher and social contact less common for those with dementia. In community and residential care settings, those with dementia had 2 to 3 times the odds of reporting sleeping more often. In residential care settings, those with de

SUBMITTER: Schrack JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9791074 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature