Abstract
The epidemic of COVID-19 has a great impact on the physical and mental health of the public, especially the older people. Older people with cognitive disorders are not only susceptible to the virus infection, but also prone to psychological stress reaction. Even the risk of precipitating and aggravating behavior and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) would be increased. During the COVID-19 outbreak, caregivers of persons with cognitive disorders face greater caregiving burden and may have stronger psychological stress response. Several Chinese societies and associations relevant to geriatric psychiatry and cognitive disorders jointly formulated the expert recommendations. In view of the possible psychological stress response of persons with cognitive disorders and caregivers as well as the fluctuation of the pre-existing BPSD during the outbreak, the strategy for providing multidisciplinary mental health and psychosocial support was proposed to guide the continuous clinical care. It will ultimately support the relevant staff to provide continuum care of dementia. Key words: Cognitive disorders; Mental health; Expert consensus; Social support; COVID-19
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