A cost analysis of a randomized controlled trial shows that a tailored activity program for persons living with dementia results in healthcare savings.
A home-based collaborative care model using community health workers shows reductions in depression and increased connection to services for older adults.
While the Medicare hospice benefit has historically been designed to meet the needs of patients with cancer, people with dementia and their caregivers experience better outcomes when enrolled in hospice.
Includes national survey data on family caregivers and their experiences in managing complex medical and nursing tasks for their family members at home, as well as recommendations to improve the supports for family caregivers.
Describes the needs of distinct subpopulations within the dually eligible population with highly complex needs, along with opportunities for tailored interventions that may reduce health care spending.