This article is about advice for Alzheimer's disease caregivers and patients on what to watch out for during the coronavirus pandemic. The article states that Alzheimer's disease itself does not increase the risk of getting the coronavirus (COVID-19), but that older people and people with chronic illnesses are more likely to get COVID-19. The article also states that Alzheimer's disease patients may not remember to wash their hands or take other precautions, and that their behavior may increase their risk of infection. Additionally, the fevers caused by these diseases may make Alzheimer's patients more susceptible to contracting COVID-19.
