Dementia is a leading cause of disability, and the prevalence of dementia is steadily
increasing. Although people with dementia are living longer lives in the community, without …

As the population across the globe continues to dramatically increase, the prevalence of
cognitive impairment and dementia will inevitably increase as well, placing increasing …

Objectives The use of assistive technology and telecare (ATT) has been promoted to
manage risks associated with independent living in people with dementia but with little …

The rapidly increasing population living with dementia presents a unique economic and
public health challenge. However, primary care physicians, despite their position as first-line …

Background Dementia is one of the main causes of disability and dependence in older
people, and people with dementia need comprehensive healthcare services, preferably in …

The Medicare hospice benefit was originally designed around a cancer disease paradigm
but increasingly serves people living with dementia. At this time, almost half of all older …

Purpose Older adults with dementia often rely on both paid caregivers (ie, home health
aides, personal care attendants, other direct care workers) and family caregivers (ie …

Abstract The first National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons
with Dementia and Their Caregivers was held on October 16-17, 2017, at the National …

Background Over the past decade, medical care has shifted from institutions into home
settings—particularly among persons with dementia. Yet it is unknown how home‐based …

Approximately 34 million family and friends provided unpaid care to individuals aged 50 and
older in 2015. It is difficult to place a value on that time, because no payment is made to the …