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Neuropsychological and Functional Impact of COVID-19 on Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Padala, Kalpana P; Parkes, Christopher M; Padala, Prasad R.

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen ; 35: 1533317520960875, 2020.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-793091

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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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Activities of Daily Living , Anxiety/psychology , Cognitive Dysfunction/psychology , Coronavirus Infections , Depression/psychology , Depressive Disorder/psychology , Pandemics , Pneumonia, Viral , Social Isolation/psychology , Aged , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Betacoronavirus , COVID-19 , Cognitive Dysfunction/physiopathology , Depressive Disorder/drug therapy , Exercise , Humans , Independent Living , Jogging , Loneliness , Male , Mirtazapine/therapeutic use , SARS-CoV-2 , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/drug therapy , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/physiopathology , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders/psychology , Telemedicine , Trazodone/therapeutic use

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