National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia

National report highlights benefit of collaborative care models for people with dementia
A new National Academies report on benefits of collaborative care models for dementia cites research and implementation by Regenstrief Institute research scientists. Collaborative care models integrate medical and psychosocial care, delivered by a team of providers. There are between 3.7 million and 5.8 million people living with dementia in the United States, and that number is likely to grow as the population ages. Credit: Regenstrief Institute

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) details the state of dementia care and research in America and provides guidance on future research to make sure both patients and their families are having their needs met by the care they receive. Sections of the report highlight the…

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