Dementia in Maine: Characteristics, Care, and Cost Across Settings [CHARTBOOK]

Authors

Julie T. Fralich MBA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Stuart Bratesman MPP, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Louise Olsen, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Catherine McGuire BS, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow
Tina Gressani, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Karen Mauney, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Catherine Gunn, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Romaine Turyn, Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services

Document Type

Chartbook

Publication Date

12-31-2013

Keywords

Dementia, Dementia Care, Maine, Alzheimers, Residential Care Facilities, Disability and Aging, Cutler Institute, USM Aging Initiative, Policy, Health and Wellness

Abstract

This report provides a baseline picture of the current use of services by people with and without dementia in Maine.

Funding Organization

This report was prepared under a Cooperative Agreement between the Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services. This work was funded under Cooperative Agreement number CA-ES-13-251.

Recommended Citation

Fralich J, Bratesman S, Olsen L, et al. Dementia in Maine: Characteristics, Care, and Cost Across Settings. Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service; December, 2013.