Open AccessNeuropsychological and Functional Impact of COVID-19 on Mild Cognitive Impairment
Author(s) -
Kalpana P. Padala,
Christopher M. Parkes,
Prasad R. Padala
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
american journal of alzheimer s disease and other dementias®
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.653
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1938-2731
pISSN - 1533-3175
DOI - 10.1177/1533317520960875
Subject(s) - covid-19 , neuropsychology , anxiety , depression (economics) , cognitive impairment , cognition , cognitive decline , psychology , activities of daily living , functional impairment , population , clinical psychology , medicine , gerontology , dementia , psychiatry , disease , macroeconomics , infectious disease (medical specialty) , environmental health , economics , pathology
We present a case report to showcase that behavioral, cognitive, and functional decline may be associated with COVID-19 stay-home guidance among older adults with pre-existent cognitive impairment. In a functionally independent and physically active older adult with Mild Cognitive Impairment, there was worsening in depression and anxiety symptoms associated with the restrictions of COVID-19. Functional decline was also noted as assessed by Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. We discuss solutions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 restrictions in this vulnerable population.
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