Covid-19, the latest health scare, that has been reigning over us for over two years, has been afflicting one and all. From young, healthy, fitness-conscious people to aged people with co-morbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, all have been under its radar. However, not many know that these factors are also linked with dementia. Researchers at Case Western Reserve conducted a study using information from the electronic health records of about 61.9 million U.S. adults from all 50 states to understand the link between Covid-19 and dementia. As per the findings of the study, people with dementia are twice likely to be susceptible to Covid-19. Research has shown that people with dementia may have difficulties following safety protocols such as washing their hand ad maintaining social distance. In such situations how to care for people suffering from dementia? Following are the pointers to be implemented in such situations. Maintain normality…

1. Dementia is a major cause of disability There are around 55 million dementia patients globally with ca. 10 million new cases each year.1 Considering the general trend of aging populations around the world, it is estimated that dementia patient numbers will nearly triple by 2050. Even though dementia is generally associated with old age, let’s not forget that there is also young-onset dementia in people who show symptoms before the age of 65 years. These account for up to 9% of all cases. Dementia is considered the 7th leading cause of death, with women being more frequently affected than men.2 Despite dementia being widely spread, there is often a lack of understanding of this disease, “Ach, he’s just getting old.” or “Oh, she’s getting a bit dotty.” Such attitudes can result in stigmatization, and prevent proper diagnosis and care. Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency among…