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Effects of Pandemic on Dementia Patients, with Angelia Brigance

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COVID-19 has affected dementia patients, with their symptoms being mildly more pronounced from the disruptions to their daily routines, as they’re no longer participating in daily activities and coming to meals three times a day. They don’t understand why they can’t hug their family members, or have to talk to them through glass Even those with dementia at home are dealing with this: Facial expression is a huge component of communication, and mask wearing blocks that and contributes to fearful feelings. Angelia Brigance described things people can do in the community to help interact with seniors. Angelia is executive director of Harbour Pointe Senior Living and author of “Finding Rose,” about how to support a loved one through dementia.

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