POLAR: Psychosocial effects of corona measures in people with Alzheimer's

Project description POLAR aims to make people with Alzheimer's more resilient to the consequences of the corona measures. They have a hard time during corona. Not only are patients more susceptible to the virus, but informal carers are also hit hard by the measures. Most people with Alzheimer's live at home and use (in) formal care and support networks. Formal care concerns, for example, case management and daytime activities and these have often been stopped due to the measures. The pressure on the informal caregiver has increased considerably as a result. POLAR maps the effects of corona on behavior, mood and functioning of the patient, burden on the family and use of care. In addition, online information tools are being developed on how to deal with the consequences of the corona measures. This contributes to positively influencing the support system around people with Alzheimer's during and after COVID-19. POLAR is a collaboration of Alzheimercentrum Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Alzheimer Nederland and Pharos.