COVID-19 is associated with possibly long-lasting changes to the brain, contributing to cognitive problems like brain fog, mental fatigue, and memory loss. It can damage blood vessels and support cells, affecting brain function.
Older adults recovering from COVID-19 face a real risk of lingering cognitive effects, with severe cases linked to higher long-term complication risks and potential acceleration of mental decline, even increasing dementia risk.
Research suggests that older adults who survive COVID-19 have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia a year later compared to those who hadn't been infected. Cognitive impairment is almost twice as likely in COVID-19 survivors.
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