A multidimensional home-based care coordination intervention for elders with memory disorders: the maximizing independence at home (MIND) pilot randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess whether a dementia care coordination intervention delays time to transition from home and reduces unmet needs in elders with memory disorders.

Design

18-month randomized controlled trial of 303 community-living elders.

Setting

28 postal code areas of Baltimore, MD.

Participants

Age 70+ years, with a cognitive disorder, community-living, English-speaking, and having a study partner available.

Intervention

18-month care coordination intervention to systematically identify and address dementia-related care needs through individualized care planning; referral and linkage to services; provision of dementia education and skill-building strategies; and care monitoring by an interdisciplinary team.

Measurements

Primary outcomes were t

SUBMITTER: Samus QM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4034346 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature