High-Intensity Telemedicine Reduces Emergency Department Use by Older Adults With Dementia in Senior Living Communities

摘要

Objectives: Individuals with dementia have high rates of emergency department (ED) use for acute illnesses. We evaluated the effect of a high-intensity telemedicine program that delivers care for acute illnesses on ED use rates for individuals with dementia who reside in senior living communities (SLCs; independent and assisted living).