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[P1–514]: DEMENTIA CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM
Author(s) -
Garcia Gabriella,
Gosselin Kelsey,
McCarthy Liz
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2017.06.530
Subject(s) - dementia , champion , referral , general partnership , medicine , intervention (counseling) , disease , donepezil , health care , psychiatry , psychology , family medicine , nursing , pathology , finance , political science , law , economics , economic growth
dementia-capable organizations; training providers and community based organizations; and delivering multidisciplinary services to enrolled clients. A two-pronged model was used: short-term case management and development of Care Circle support. Casemanagement included multiple home visits to assess client needs and preferences, connection to community services, and regular follow-up. Care Circle development comprised of identifying individuals, organizations or community services who could provide on-going, longterm support. It also included disease education and care planning consultation. Expected outcomes were: enhanced access to community resources, reduced isolation, improved quality of life and increased awareness and dementia capacity of community organizations. Outcomes were measured by QOL-AD, CANE, satisfaction survey, and ACL. This poster presents preliminary data on expected outcome and uses case studies to outline the use of the Live Alone Algorithm.