ArticleAlzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association2025
Unmet needs and nursing home placements in Black, Latino, and White people living with dementia.
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- Unmet needs and nursing home placements in Black, Latino, and White people living with dementia.Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association · 2025Article
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backgroundMany nursing home (NH) placements are avoidable considering equivalent care is possible in community settings.
methodsThis qualitative descriptive study explored the unmet needs and related barriers that drive avoidable NH placements among Black, Hispanic/Latino, and White persons living with dementia (PLWD). Interviews were conducted with PLWD, family care partners, and NH staff, from two New York NHs along with aging policy experts.
findingsSeven distinct themes specific to unmet needs emerged from interviews including (1) assistance with activities of daily living and basic home maintenance; (2) resources and services; (3) treatment-related services; (4) socialization; (5) individual preferences; (6) function of the home (e.g., unaddressed home modification needs); and (7) equipped, available, and supported family. Barriers contributing to unmet needs included awareness, knowledge, availability, affordability, and acceptability of resources, services, and supports. DISCUSSION: Strategies to address these unmet needs and improve community-based services may help reduce these NH placements. HIGHLIGHTS: Many people living with dementia can remain at home with necessary supports. There is limited paid and unpaid assistance to support people living with dementia. Navigating the complex landscape of services in the community is challenging.
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