Dementia Care in Tarrant County
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2016-03-23
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Hernendez, Joshua
Ikram, Haseeb
Al Farra, Tariq
Dehbozorgi, Hangameh
Cunningham, Thomas
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Purpose: The purpose of this research is to analyze local resources and barriers that will affect the quality of life of the patient and their family as the disease progresses. Methods and Materials: Information was collected from the Alzheimer’s association, WHO, CDC, Texas Department of aging and disability services, and local organizations. Results: For each stage of dementia several community resources are suggested. Conclusions: Patients and their family need to be aware of the various resources they can obtain for management of dementia.