People with Dementıa During COVID-19 Pandemic: Recommendations for Health Professionals and Caregivers

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly affects millions of people around the world, especially the care of people with dementia. Dementia is called the pandemic of aging societies. The coexistence of dementia and the COVID-19 pandemic makes caring for people with dementia even more difficult and complex for healthcare professionals and family members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the issues of protecting the existing health status of people with dementia, ensuring their safety, and providing the necessary support became more important. Alzheimer's Disease International and dementia experts state that people with dementia and their caregivers should be supported urgently around the world. The aim of this review is to shed light on the pathways of healthcare professionals and family members responsible for caring of a person with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic process by providing practical suggestions that they can use their care processes.

Keywords

• covid-19
• pandemic
• dementia
• caregivers