biostudies-literatureUnknown22(10)Kazawa K<h4>Aim</h4>The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on facility- and home-dwelling people with dementia (PWD).<h4>Methods</h4>This observational study included two anonymous online survey questionnaires to explore the impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan and the long-term impact during the 2 years from the onset of the pandemic. The participants were medical and long-term care facilities representatives for older people (945 facilities in the first survey, 686 in the second), and care managers (751 in the first survey, 241 in the second). A χ² -test was carried out between the two surveys.<h4>Results</h4>For facility-dwelling PWD, activities that stimulate cognitive and physical functioning increGeriatrics & gerontology international832-838https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9538434biostudies-literatureLong-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on facility- and home-dwelling people with dementia: Perspectives from professionals involved in dementia care.PMC9538434Kazawa KKubo TAkishita MIshii SfalseLong-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on facility- and home-dwelling people with dementia: Perspectives from professionals involved in dementia care.<h4>Aim</h4>The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on facility- and home-dwelling people with dementia (PWD).<h4>Methods</h4>This observational study included two anonymous online survey questionnaires to explore the impact of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan and the long-term impact during the 2 years from the onset of the pandemic. The participants were medical and long-term care facilities representatives for older people (945 facilities in the first survey, 686 in the second), and care managers (751 in the first survey, 241 in the second). A χ² -test was carried out between the two surveys.<h4>Results</h4>For facility-dwelling PWD, activities that stimulate cognitive and physical functioning incre2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Oct2025-04-05T11:38:05.452Z2025-04-05T11:38:05.452ZS-EPMC95384343606807710.1111/ggi.14465