Experiences of people with dementia and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: A mixed-methods study

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Authors

Jayeeta Rajagopalan · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Faheem Arshad · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Rakshith Maneshwar Hoskeri · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Vasundharaa S. Nair · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Saadiya Hurzuk · Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

Harikrishna Annam · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of persons with dementia and their caregivers. This calls for a collaborative reframing of medical care and public health policies to address dementia care.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research COVID-19 and Mental Health Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Dementia

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 214-235

DOI: 10.1177/14713012211035371

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