The Impact of COVID‐19 Pandemic on Cognitive Decline Among Community‐Dwelling Older Adults in Shanghai: A Longitudinal Study from 2009 to 2024

Abstract

Background: The COVID‐19 pandemic has posed significant threats to health, with studies indicating worse cognitive performance and a higher risk of cognitive decline in community‐dwelling older adults following infection. Shanghai's abrupt and strict lockdown in April‐May 2022, namely a complete stay‐at‐home order.