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John Adams1

  • 1At Homerton College, Cambridge School of Health Studies.

Nursing Older People
|October 6, 2016
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Most older adults with cognitive impairment remain in care homes, with high mortality rates within 30 months. The median length of stay for publicly funded residents was 18 months.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Understanding care provision for older adults with cognitive impairment is crucial.
  • Existing data on long-term outcomes in residential and nursing homes is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a detailed picture of care provision for older adults with cognitive impairment.
  • To analyze outcomes such as discharge rates, mortality, and length of stay.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from two large-scale studies commissioned by the Department of Health.
  • Included a longitudinal survey of individuals aged 65+ in residential and nursing homes.
  • Incorporated a cross-sectional survey of homes for older people.

Main Results:

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  • Very few residents (2%) were discharged permanently by 30 months post-admission.
  • Mortality was significant, with one-third dying by six months and nearly two-thirds by 30 months.
  • The median length of stay for publicly funded residents was 18 months.

Conclusions:

  • Care homes serve as long-term residences for most older adults with cognitive impairment.
  • High mortality rates underscore the critical health needs of this population.
  • Findings inform policy and practice in aged care and cognitive impairment management.