Citation

Shope JT, Holmes SB, Sharpe PA, Goodman C, Izenson S, Gilman S, Foster NL. Gerontologist 1993; 33(4): 529-533.

Affiliation

University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor 48109-2150.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8375683

Abstract

In planning a statewide Dementia Program, Michigan agencies (N = 244) providing geriatric information and referral (I&R) were surveyed to determine service availability, families' needs, and problems providing I&R for persons with dementia and their families. Home-delivered meals, nursing and social work assessments were considered more available. Medical assessment, however, was considered "very available" by only 60%. Respite and adult day care were least available and most needed. Least was known about autopsy and financial services. For several services, non-urban areas reported less availability than urban areas. With additional information and training, existing agencies could provide more available and extensive I&R for persons with dementia and their families, forming a statewide network.

Language: en