“COVID-19 survivors show signs of significant cognitive deficits which could become dementia even a year after having the virus.. The team [in India] found that more than 80% of people tested reported at least one of four symptoms – depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia – ranging from mild to severe.. At least 6.1% of the patients were diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and 4% developed dementia. More than 60% of the patients experienced a loss of taste and smell during the active phase of the infection. This could alter the function of brain areas linked to cognitive ability and emotional well-being.."
COVID survivors may develop dementia
COVID-19 survivors show signs of significant cognitive deficits which could become dementia even a year after having the virus1. They also have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and disrupted sleep.
'The Rage Would Come Out of Nowhere': Personality Change Has Emerged as a Symptom of Long Covid
“Personality Change Has Emerged as a Symptom of Long Covid Some patients are experiencing symptoms long after their Covid infection – and for many of these people, it's changing how they interact with the world”