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Health of the Pandemic Dementia Paid Staff and Unpaid Caregiver Workforce in Congregate Care and Community Settings.
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry
October 2024
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (PBR), Baltimore, MD.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the health and access to services for both paid staff and unpaid caregivers of individuals with dementia.
- Questionnaires were distributed among these caregivers across several communities in Miami, Boston, and Baltimore to gather their experiences during the pandemic.
- Results indicated that paid staff experienced higher rates of COVID-19 exposure and health service disruptions, while unpaid caregivers reported more severe depressive symptoms, highlighting the need for tailored support policies for both groups post-pandemic.