Covid-19 Survivors are at Risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia, Protect them with Critical Illness Insurance

WARTAKOTALIVE.COM, JAKARTA — Cases of transmission of Covid-19 have experienced a downward trend in Indonesia.

However, the public is still emphasized to remain obedient and disciplined in implementing health protocols.

In particular, those with comorbidities and low immunity are susceptible to infection.

Because they can have severe to critical symptoms if exposed and must definitely get medical treatment.

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In addition, after recovering there are also those who experience various complications of the disease in the long term.

Covid-19 has triggered various health problems and can affect patients’ quality of life.

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The impact can last a lifetime, including increasing the risk of occurrence Alzheimer’s Dementia.

“The covid virus can cause inflammation in the central nervous system. When the covid virus damages blood vessels in the brain, brain cells degenerate and even die. This is what causes survivors to be vulnerable to the risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, so we need to stay alert,” said the doctor. Neurologist and ALZI Champion, Dr. Sheila Agustini, Sp.S.

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As a preventive measure, Sheila’s doctor suggested that para Covid-19 survivor diligently doing various activities to stimulate cognitive function.

Such as diligently reading, writing, playing guessing games, playing chess, filling out crossword puzzles, and others.

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