Deaths among Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during first year of pandemic, study says - USA TODAY

2/28/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 2 months ago
by Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY
by Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY
Study finds deaths among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia surged 26% in the months following COVID-19 lockdowns.
Deaths among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease accelerated at a faster pace during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic as routine care was disrupted for many with memory and cognitive problem… [+2781 chars]
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