Predictors of nursing home placement in African Americans with dementia

Article Abstract:

The predictors of institutionalization in African Americans who suffer from dementia are studied. The role of the complex interplay of race, dementia, the medication and caregiving context in the institutionalization process is examined.

Evaluation, Institutional care

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Unmet care needs and key outcomes in Dementia

Article Abstract:

A study on dementics and determining how unmet needs for activity of daily living tasks, influence nursing home placement, death or loss of these patients, is presented.

Science & research, Research, Patients, Patient care, Activities of daily living

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Rural-urban differences in medical care for nursing home residents with severe dementia at the end of life

Article Abstract:

Disparities in rural and urban terminal care, for patients with severe dementia, are examined.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Reports, Forecasts and trends, Terminal care, Market trend/market analysis, America, Regional disparities

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