Project Description: Dementia is an increasingly common problem, which affects multiple
domains and has far-reaching consequences. These patients both are under-diagnosed …

The current article reports the consensus recommendations from individuals living with
dementia and their care partners on priorities for public policy and research funding, which …

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 Given the high and growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related
dementias, and the intensity of this population's care needs, it is imperative that healthcare …

Palliative or hospice care research and practice for people with advanced dementia have
made great strides since in 1986, JAMA published on the development and evaluation of the …

With the aging of the baby boomers, the numbers of Americans living with or affected by
dementia will rise dramatically. By 2025, an estimated 7.2 million Americans are expected to …

Abstract Background The National Institute on Aging, in conjunction with the Department of
Health and Human Services as part of the National Alzheimer's Project Act, convened a …

Dementia is the most common neurologic disease, affecting approximately 55 million people
worldwide. Dementia is a terminal illness, although not always recognized as such. This …

Objectives To understand dementia care providers' perspectives on high-quality care for
persons living with dementia (PLWD) in long-term care (LTC). Design A qualitative study …

With more than 6 million individuals living with dementia in the United States, 11 million
family caregivers, and a majority of persons with dementia ultimately residing in an assisted …