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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Rand Corporation, issuing body (issuing body)
Otros Autores: Shih, Regina A., author (author), Soriano, Peter, cover designer (cover designer)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, California : RAND 2014.
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Sumario: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.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (65 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780833086662
9780833086686