Dementia care in Ontario, Canada: evidence of more timely diagnosis among persons with dementia receiving care at home compared with residential facilities

摘要

Objective: Home care (HC) has been promoted as an efficient alternative to residential care (RC). However, little is known about the individuals who receive HC. This study compared the cognitive and functional statuses of persons with dementia receiving HC or RC at the time of diagnosis with dementia. It was hypothesized that persons with dementia receiving RC would have declined further, both cognitively and functionally.