Alzheimer's patients seemed to be targeted with the lockdowns and visit restrictions.
"In a study of nearly 27 million adults enrolled in Medicare from March through December 2020, deaths among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia surged 26% compared with the same period in 2019. Deaths among Medicare-age patients without the disease increased 12% during the first year of the pandemic, the study found."
May 20, 2022·edited May 20, 2022Liked by Amy Sukwan
One headline in the NYT, saying as much, could really change things. But I guess this 'seeping out from underneath' way will work as well, with much more carnage of course. I am so sorry for the losses to your family. You are a leader. best
Alzheimer's patients seemed to be targeted with the lockdowns and visit restrictions.
"In a study of nearly 27 million adults enrolled in Medicare from March through December 2020, deaths among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia surged 26% compared with the same period in 2019. Deaths among Medicare-age patients without the disease increased 12% during the first year of the pandemic, the study found."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/02/28/covid-19-lockdowns-linked-26-surge-dementia-patient-deaths/6971823001/
One headline in the NYT, saying as much, could really change things. But I guess this 'seeping out from underneath' way will work as well, with much more carnage of course. I am so sorry for the losses to your family. You are a leader. best