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Written by: Yuan Shu
2020-09-14 14:18
Last update date: 2020-09-14 14:18
The new crown epidemic pneumonia continues to raging, and patients with dementia are also suffering from it.
Chen Hanwei, an honorary clinical professor at the University of Hong Kong and a specialist in geriatrics, pointed out that if a patient with dementia is diagnosed with the disease, faces isolation measures and difficulty in complying with infection control measures, it will worsen the condition and increase the mortality rate by 2.6 times.
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Chen Hanwei, an honorary clinical professor at the University of Hong Kong and a specialist in geriatrics, pointed out that if patients with dementia suffer from new coronary pneumonia, the mortality rate will increase by 2.6 times when the condition worsens.
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Chen Hanwei said that since the epidemic, the elderly with dementia have encountered many challenges. There will be more friction in the family. The closure of community centers and the decline of outside visits make the elderly feel lonely. On the other hand, specialist clinics also recommend the elderly. Try not to come for follow-up visits as much as possible. The hospital is also coping with the epidemic and deploying manpower. All of these increase the risk of depression or anxiety for the elderly.
Contact doctors by phone, online platforms, etc. to avoid deterioration
Chen suggested that although sick elders stay at home, they also need to ensure that they comply with infection prevention measures and be accompanied as much as possible. If depression or cognitive decline occurs, they should seek professional assistance as soon as possible. If necessary, they can be telemedicine or over the phone. Contact the doctor on the online platform to prevent the condition from getting worse.
Internal medicine specialist Chen Zhenzhong said that Alzheimer and vascular dementia are the main causes of dementia.
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Chen Zhenzhong, a specialist in internal medicine, said that Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia are the main causes of dementia. To diagnose early cognitive impairment, doctors need to perform assessments from many aspects, including behavioral and mental assessment, magnetic resonance scanning, and Body checkup.
Earlier, Hong Kong mostly used image sketching to check for dementia. Nowadays, three-dimensional brain magnetic resonance volume quantitative analysis is used to calculate the risk probability of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and cerebral vascular disease. risks of.
Neurologist Huo Weiming pointed out that early cognitive dysfunction can be reversed through cognitive training and improvement of living habits. If the cognitive decline of the elderly can be detected early for treatment, and the positive incidence of cognitive impairment can be effectively reduced, Late check-in time in nursing homes for the elderly.
Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are approaching, and many families will gather for dinner.
Chen Hanming reminded the elderly that in addition to washing their hands and maintaining social distancing, they should also be careful about the risks of exchanging food when eating together.
He said that before the third wave of the epidemic, the homes in Hong Kong were well under control. If there is a fourth wave of epidemics, the homes still need to implement infection control, including regular virus testing for staff.
Neurologist Huo Weiming pointed out that early cognitive dysfunction can be reversed through cognitive training and improvement of living habits.
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