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According to a study conducted by a research team from Brown University, implementing four non-pharmacological interventions for dementia care resulted in cost savings of up to $13,000, decreased admissions to nursing homes, and improved quality of life when compared to traditional care.
The researchers suggest that health insurance policies should offer incentives to healthcare providers and systems to adopt these affordable interventions for patients with dementia.
The recent study, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, utilized a computer simulation model to demonstrate the cost-saving potential of four interventions for caring for individuals with dementia. The results showed that these interventions saved anywhere from $2,800 to $13,000 in societal costs, depending on the specific intervention. In addition, all of the interventions reduced nursing home admissions and improved the quality of life for people with dementia, compared to the standard care received.