Services for persons with dementia and their families: a survey of information and referral agencies in Michigan.
In planning a statewide Dementia Program, Michigan agencies (N = 244) providing geriatric information and referral (I&R) were surveyed to determine service availability, families' needs, and problems providing I&R for persons with dementia and their families. Home-delivered meals, nursing and social work assessments were considered more available. Medical assessment, however, was considered "very available" by only 60%. Respite and adult day care were least available and most needed. Least was known about autopsy and financial services. For several services, non-urban areas reported less availability than urban areas. With additional information and training, existing agencies could provide more available and extensive I&R for persons with dementia and their families, forming a statewide network.
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University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor 48109-2150.
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Izenson
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D003625:Data Collection; D003704:Dementia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005190:Family; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008824:Michigan; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012944:Social Support; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*