Coronavirus disease 2019 and its impact on the cognition of older adults: Unraveling the role of inflammation.

Background: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly impacted the older adult population globally. This study aimed to investigate cognitive function and its relationship with inflammation in older COVID-19 survivors over a three-month follow-up to address concerns about cognitive impairment and its risk factors.

Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 177 hospitalized COVID-19 patients aged >60 were assessed from July 2021 to February 2022.