Coronavirus lockdowns contributing to faster deterioration in dementia patients, research finds – ABC News

Forced into lockdowns to prevent the spread of coronavirus, families of people with dementia have been left heartbroken that being isolated appears to have contributed to the deterioration of their loved ones.
Key points:

• Research by the University of Sydney has found lack of human contact has contributed to the deterioration of health conditions
• Families of people with dementia say their loved ones appeared to deteriorate significantly during aged care lockdowns
• Dementia Australia is urging the Federal…

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