Long COVID may spike early risk of dementia

Apart from neurological symptoms associated with Covid-19 like the loss of taste and smell, Atri said those who have long Covid should also be on the lookout for "mental fog, problems with attention and concentration, more effortful mental activities, maybe forgetfulness". There can also be sleep issues and anxiety.

Singapore: Covid survivors who continue to experience poor concentration, memory difficulties and other cognitive issues may be at high risk of developing dementia years later, according to a research. There is also growing concern that some of these "long-haulers" may get the dementia-related changes earlier than expected, the Strait Times reported. "Anything that diminishes a person's cognitive reserve and resilience is going to allow neurodegenerative processes to accelerate," Alireza Atri, cognitive disorder neurologist, director of Banner Sun Health Research Institute, was quoted as saying.