Patterns of Migration Following Dementia Diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Diseases have historically prompted individual relocations to mitigate the risk of disease acquisition or improve access to care. As dementia prevalence increases, comprehending the migration patterns of affected individuals is vital for public policy.

Objective

To quantify the association of dementia diagnosis with migration patterns by examining the proportion of individuals with dementia who relocate, the timing of their moves relative to diagnosis, and the nature of their new living arrangements, whether in institutional settings or different households.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study leveraged a comprehensive dataset of national Medicare claims and assessments spanning from 2012 to 2020, including Medicare Beneficiary Summary File

SUBMITTER: Rahman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11474419 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature