How wave of new dementias may be fueled by common culprit

A new study has added fuel to concerns that America could face a surge in dementias in coming years and decades due to COVID.

It found that nearly two-thirds of people over 65 who were hospitalized with the virus went on to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor for dementia.

Independent experts told DailyMail.com this is a trend they're watching closely, since if there is a link, it could begin to affect the millions of older adults infected with the virus in the near future. But the new study stops short of concluding that the two are linked, experts caution.

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