Keywords

caregivers, coronavirus, COVID-19, dementia, nurses

Authors

1. Nelson, Andrea MSN, RN
2. Rosenberg, Paul B. MD
3. Cotter, Valerie T. DNP, AGPCNP, FAANP, FAAN

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and related measures, such as social distancing, have adversely impacted persons with dementia (PWD) and their caregivers. Nurses must be able to identify the care needs of PWD and their caregivers and intervene with relevant resources.