title: Improving dementia care through behavioral interventions.
abstract: Behavioral interventions are effective in treating neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, yet older adults with dementia who require long-term care lack consistent access to caregivers who are skillful in selecting and applying these interventions. This commentary describes national and state-level initiatives that can improve access to effective behavioral techniques.
authors.affiliation: Duke University School of Nursing; Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. Eleanor.mcconnell@duke.edu.
authors.forename: Eleanor S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: McConnell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009657:North Carolina; D014481:United States