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

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

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

Padala KP; Geriatric Research Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), 19963Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Little Rock, AR, USA.
Parkes CM; Department of Geriatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little Rock, AR, USA.
Padala PR; Geriatric Research Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), 19963Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Little Rock, AR, USA.

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

Keywords

COVID-19; activities of daily living (ADLs); depression; instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs); mild cognitive impairment; older adults

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Anxiety / Pneumonia, Viral / Social Isolation / Activities of Daily Living / Coronavirus Infections / Depression / Depressive Disorder / Pandemics / Cognitive Dysfunction Type of study: Case report / Experimental Studies / Qualitative research Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen Journal subject: Neurology Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1533317520960875

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