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Associations between dementia diagnosis and end-of-life care utilization.

Elizabeth A LuthAdoma ManfulHolly G PrigersonLingwei XiangAmanda ReichRobert SemcoJoel S Weissman
Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)
Although overall dementia was associated with fewer intensive services near death, beneficiaries from racial/ethnic groups minoritized with dementia experienced more intensive service use. Particular attention is needed to ensure care aligns with the needs and preferences of persons with dementia and from racial/ethnic minoritized groups.
Keyphrases
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cognitive impairment
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