Improving Dementia Long-Term Care A Policy Blueprint

Improving Dementia Long-Term Care A Policy Blueprint

In 2010, 15 percent of Americans older than age 70 had dementia. By 2050, the number of new dementia cases among those 65 and older is expected to double. This blueprint outlines policy options to help decisionmakers improve dementia long-term services and supports (LTSS) by promoting earlier detect...

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Main Author: Shih, Regina A. (auth)
Other Authors: Concannon, Thomas W. (auth), Liu, Jodi L. (auth), Friedman, Esther M. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2014
Subjects:
Coping with illness & specific conditions
Geriatric medicine
Child & developmental psychology
Public Health
Psychology
Health Sciences
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Summary:In 2010, 15 percent of Americans older than age 70 had dementia. By 2050, the number of new dementia cases among those 65 and older is expected to double. This blueprint outlines policy options to help decisionmakers improve dementia long-term services and supports (LTSS) by promoting earlier detection, improving access to LTSS, promoting person- and caregiver-centered care, supporting caregivers, and reducing dementia LTSS costs.
ISBN:j.ctt7zvzk2
9780833086686
9780833086303
Access:Open Access

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