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  • 1Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.

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This study offers the first national overview of dementia-specific adult day programs in the US. Findings reveal consistent operations and staffing, but varied funding and community reach.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Dementia Care Research
  • Community-Based Elder Care

Background:

  • Adult day programs are expanding as community-based care options for seniors.
  • Limited literature exists on dementia-specific adult day programs.
  • This study addresses the gap in understanding these specialized programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide the first national overview of dementia-specific adult day programs in the United States.
  • To describe the operational characteristics and funding of these programs.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 283 applicants to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Dementia Care and Respite Services Program.
  • Analysis of program data regarding operations, staffing, funding, and community served.

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Main Results:

  • Programs showed consistency in operating hours and professional staff utilization.
  • Significant variability was observed in funding sources and the size of the community served.
  • Participant fees contributed less than 25% of average total revenues.

Conclusions:

  • Dementia-specific adult day programs in the US exhibit a core consistency in service delivery and staffing.
  • Diverse funding models and community scopes characterize these essential elder care services.
  • Further research can explore optimizing funding and reach for these specialized programs.