No therapies are known to substantially alter the course of dementia and associated treatment costs. However, enhanced support services for caregivers for people with dementia have been shown to improve caregivers’ capabilities and well-being and delay patients’ institutionalization.
Foldes, S and Hall Long, K (2014). The Minnesota Economic Model of Dementia: Demonstrating Healthcare Cost Savings with the New York University Caregiver Support Intervention. Health Affairs, 33(4), pp 596-604.
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