Coronavirus Blog Posts

Should I Stay or Should I Go? (My Battle with Dementia, Anxiousness and Covid-19)

Investigations by Chinese authorities have identified human cases with onset of symptoms in early December 2019.The first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States was confirmed on January 20, 2020, and reported to CDC on January 22, 202... Read more

Six Ways to Avoid COVID Chaos

Many individuals are stressed, concerned and worried about COVID-19 as we struggle to adapt to this new normal. Many are thinking, do I have COVID? Or they hear that if you drink a certain tea or have a particular blood type, you cannot get the Coronavir... Read more

Understanding the self-perception of different risks related to COVID-19 pandemic among the elderly population of Kolkata, India

The geriatric population is at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection compared to other age groups, as most of them have pre-existing medical conditions like hypertension, lung diseases, diabetes, heart diseases and/or cancer, etc.1 WHO (World Health Organi... Read more

Fighting Loneliness During Quarantine

Not many of us have ever experienced the kind of isolation that this COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. While quarantine for some has been a welcomed break from the hustle and bustle of life and a chance to spend more quality time with the family, for ... Read more

And the Question is….Covid-19

A continuing conversation has been taking place throughout the Dementia world. It’s more of a question than anything else and that question is, “How is COVID-19 affecting you?” As an Individual living with Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia, I ... Read more