Study shows dementia care program delays nursing home admissions, cuts Medicare costs

This study aligns with similar studies of collaborative care models for other chronic diseases, such as heart failure,” Jennings said. “It underscores that we need to be thinking differently about how we provide care to persons with chronic illnesses, like dementia. This study shows the benef it of a collaborative care model, where nurse practitioners and physicians work together to provide comprehensive dementia care.”
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news