Improving Dementia Long-Term Care
| Author | : Regina A. Shih |
| Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 65 |
| Release | : 2014-06-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780833086662 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0833086669 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (669 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Improving Dementia Long-Term Care by : Regina A. Shih
Download or read book Improving Dementia Long-Term Care written by Regina A. Shih and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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