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Investigating the Link Between COVID-19 and Alzheimer¡¯sWhy the Pandemic Caused a Surge in Alzheimer¡¯s Deaths
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One of the most unexpected and seemingly inexplicable consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is the surge in Alzheimer’s deaths. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, at least more than 15,000 Americans have died in recent months from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (ADRD) than otherwise would have, which is equivalent to an 18% increase compared to previous years. Although it is difficult to pinpoint a single definite reason behind the unexpected surge, scientists have proposed possible explanations, each backed with evidence.

Perhaps the most obvious reason is that the majority of Alzheimer’s patients are 65 or older, which puts them at a greater risk once exposed to the virus. It is known that older people are much more susceptible to fatality from COVID-19, with more than 80% of COVID-19 related deaths being among adults aged 65 years and older. Furthermore, in the time of a pandemic, medical care of all kinds becomes less accessible. Due to the exponentially rising number of infected patients, the pandemic is preventing people from seeking needed care and hospitalization.

Another possible explanation, perhaps more specific to Alzheimer’s patients, is that disrupted routines have led to heightened anxiety and depression, all of which can cause a steeper decline in mental health and cognitive functions. For instance, due to social distancing policies, family visits in care facilities are no longer permitted. Consequently, patients with ADRD, unable to understand and realize the circumstances of the pandemic, experience feelings of abandonment.

Although there are past indications of connections between the coronavirus and brain health, the neurological effects of the coronavirus are still unclear. It might take years, or even up to several generations, to fully understand how the virus affects our brains.


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