Dementia Care Through the Pandemic

Everyone has been impacted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers especially are faced with additional challenges in this new normal, a fact that is addressed in this article by Medical News Today. With social distancing protocol and high fatality rates of those 65 years and older due to the coronavirus, carers may become the sole care provider tasked with more responsibility and less rest. But there are helpful tips for those who find themselves in this situation. Creating a daily routine and emphasizing repetition are two strategies for reducing pandemic stress of both caregiver and care-receiver.

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