Article Publication Date:
9/1/2010
Summary:
This report reviews the available literature & conducted interviews with people with Alzheimer’s & other dementias who live alone, caregivers, health care & social service professionals to obtain their views about the need and effective ways to meet those needs. Programs are also described that have been tested by community agencies as well as discussions related to public policy and practice implications.
Topics:
Assistive Technology
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Aging/Older Adults; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
Sources:
Administration on Aging
Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
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functional performance; unmet care needs; safety issues; self-neglect; hoarding; financial exploitation; social isolation and loneliness; care issues
Contact
Administration on Aging
aoainfo@aoa.hhs.gov
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/53063