What is Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

The COVID-19 pandemic was particularly problematic for vulnerable populations. Elderly individuals with cognitive disabilities were a particularly high-risk group. The present review utilized the findings of previous studies to examine the implications of COVID-19 on the lives of elderly populations living with cognitive disabilities, such as mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. The findings of this literature review revealed significant changes in psychological and cognitive health, as well as the mortality rate of patients with cognitive disabilities. Analysis of the study results suggested that the effects of COVID-19-induced isolation led to notable adverse changes in the psychological and cognitive health of those presenting with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Additionally, findings revealed the substantial impact of the COVID-19 virus infection on the mortality of these populations. In many cases, COVID-19 led to a worsening of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms and to an increase in mortality.