AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE AT HOME (MIND AT HOME) PROGRAM
2024

Maximizing Independence at Home Program for Dementia Care

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Author Information

Author(s): Samus Quincy

Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University

Hypothesis

Can the MIND at Home program improve care and reduce costs for people living with dementia?

Conclusion

The MIND at Home program aims to enhance care coordination for individuals with dementia, potentially lowering costs and improving quality of life.

Supporting Evidence

  • The MIND program has been developed over 15 years.
  • It includes a comprehensive set of assessments and tools.
  • The program aims to reduce unmet care needs and improve quality of care.
  • It has been implemented in various real-world settings.

Takeaway

The MIND at Home program helps people with dementia stay at home and get the care they need, which can save money and make life easier for them and their caregivers.

Methodology

The program includes assessments, tools, and staff training to support dementia care.

Participant Demographics

Community-living persons with dementia and their informal caregivers.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1343

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