Translation of the Care of Persons with Dementia in their Environments (COPE) Intervention in a Publicly-Funded Home Care Context: Rationale and Research Design

摘要

BackgroundDementia is the leading cause of loss of independence in older adults worldwide. In the U.S., approximately 15 million family members provide care to relatives with dementia. This paper presents the rationale and design for a translational study in which an evidence-based, non-pharmacologic intervention for older adults with dementia and family caregivers (CGs) is incorporated into a publicly-funded home care program for older adults at risk for nursing home admission.