Time of isolation, education and gender influence the psychological outcome during COVID-19 lockdown in caregivers of patients with dementia.

Purpose: The study evaluated the effects of the COVID-19 emergency lockdown on the psychological outcome in caregivers (children or spouses) of patients with dementia and the loss of the welfare services in these patients.

Methods: Zung's depression and anxiety assessment scales and the Perceived Stress Scale were administered by a telephone interview or a self-compilation directly on the online platform.

Results: The sample consisted of 239 participants (men = 124; women = 115) with a mean age of 54.