ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA | Center for Brain Health
Who is affected by Dementia?
Dementia affected more than 6.7 million Americans in 2023, with 14 million projected cases by 2060.
What is the impact of Dementia?
People with dementia often have multiple chronic conditions and receive fragmented care, leading to high rates of hospitalization and emergency department visits. They also may have behavioral health symptoms and often need 24/7 care.
The challenges of managing health care, providing constant support, and dealing with the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can:
- present significant mental, physical, emotional, and financial burden for caregivers
- disproportionately impact Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations.
How does the GUIDE Model support persons with Dementia?
The GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) sets a standard approach to care, including 24/7 access to a support line, as well as caregiver training, education, and support services. This standard approach allows people with dementia to remain safely in their homes for longer by preventing or delaying nursing home placement and improve quality of life for both people with dementia and their unpaid caregivers.
To reduce disparities in access to dementia care services, the GUIDE Model incorporates policies to enhance health equity by ensuring that underserved communities have equal access to the model intervention. Learn more at CMS.gov
What resources are available regarding Alzheimers and Dementia?
We have a Resource Directory that was provided by a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing resource information and education for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia, their families, and caregivers. All information is intended for use as a reference only reflecting available resources as provided to us, and does not represent an endorsement by this organization. Our hope is for you to become more knowledgeable regarding available options allowing opportunity for discussion with your medical provider.
