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Dementia care and respite services program

N J Cox1, B V Reifler

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1087.

Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders
|January 1, 1994
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The Dementia Care and Respite Services Program (DCRSP) demonstrated that nonprofit day centers can effectively serve individuals with dementia. These centers proved financially viable, meeting a significant demand for dementia care services.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiated the Dementia Care and Respite Services Program (DCRSP) in 1987.
  • This was the first national demonstration project focused on day center and respite services for dementia patients.
  • The program aimed to prove the financial viability of nonprofit day centers for dementia care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate that nonprofit day centers can offer financially sustainable programs for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
  • To provide an overview of dementia-specific day programs nationwide.
  • To identify characteristics of participants and caregivers, types of assistance needed, and common behavioral issues.

Main Methods:

  • A 4-year (1988-1992) demonstration project involving 17 grantees across 13 states.

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  • 24 nonprofit day centers participated throughout the project duration.
  • Data collection on participant/caregiver demographics, service needs, and program financial performance.

    • Main Results:

    • Community-based day centers effectively care for people with dementia.
    • A clear demand for dementia-specific day services exists, with families willing to pay out-of-pocket.
    • Nonprofit day centers can achieve financial viability through consumer-responsive services, accurate cost-charging, and community visibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Dementia-specific day centers are a viable and needed resource for individuals with dementia and their families.
    • Financial sustainability for nonprofit day centers is achievable with strategic management and community engagement.
    • The DCRSP provided valuable insights into the effectiveness and demand for dementia care services.