Campaign for Quality Care: Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in a Home Setting

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Article Publication Date: 
11/19/2009
Summary: 
The Alzheimer's Association, through its Campaign for Quality Care, recently released Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Professionals Working in a Home Setting. This report is Phase 4 of the Campaign and it covers the topics covered in Phases 1-3. The evidence-based recommendations in Phases 1-3 covered good dementia care, food and fluid consumption, pain management, social engagement, wandering, falls, physical restraints, and end-of-life-care practices and issues.
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Types/Tools: 
Populations: 
Aging/Older Adults; Caregivers
Sources: 
Alzheimer’s Association
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Dementia; Home Care Provider Training; Wandering; Meaningful Interaction; Social Relationships; Home Care; Safety; Personal Autonomy; Home Safety; Elder Abuse; Neglect; Caregiver Stress; Home Visit; End-of-Life Care; Care Goals; Safety;

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