Day care vs home care: Effects on functional health outcomes among long ‐term care beneficiaries with dementia in Korea

ConclusionsCognitive function and disability declined less in the DC group, compared with the HC group. Conversely, behavioral symptoms showed a similar decrease between the two groups after 1 ‐year follow‐up. Further research is necessary to examine key features of DC services that have helped delay functional deterioration and alleviate behavioral symptoms.

Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - September 24, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tae Wha Lee, Eun Shil Yim, Hyoung Shim Choi, Jane Chung Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research