Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Abstract
Contents
Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Statement of the Problem
Goals of the RAND Dementia LTSS Blueprint
Why Focus on the Intersection of Dementia LTSS?
Caregiving for Persons with Dementia Is Especially Challenging
Vulnerable Populations Are at Risk for Dementia and Inadequate LTSS Coverage
The LTSS Delivery System Is Fragmented, and Quality of Care Is Variable
The Dementia LTSS Workforce Is Insufficiently Staffed, Trained, and Supported
RAND’s Blueprint Builds on Current U.S. Dementia or LTSS Strategies
Organization of the Report
Methods for Identifying and Evaluating Policy Options
Stakeholder-Identified Policy Options
Comparison of Policy Options to Recommendations in Other Reports
Research Directions
Summary
Impact and Feasibility Ratings of Policy Options
Policy Options by Stakeholders and Stages of Dementia
Summary
Strengths and Limitations
Future Steps
References