Do caregiver profiles predict the use of dementia care services? Findings from the Actifcare study.

CONCLUSION: Caregiver profiles are valuable predictors for service use: this knowledge can aid professionals in ensuring optimal access to services, which is important for maintaining independence at home. In addition, the use of supportive and less intrusive, non-personal services in the early stages of dementia is to be advised.
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Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 6, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kerpershoek L, Woods B, Wolfs C, Verhey F, Jelley H, Bieber A, Stephan A, Michelet M, Selbaek G, Handels R, Wimo A, Hopper L, Irving K, Marques MJ, Gonçalves-Pereira M, Portolani E, Zanetti O, de Vugt M, and the Actifcare Consortium Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research