COVID-19 study results support air purification interventions in nursing homes
COVID-19 cases fell across 81 nursing homes fitted with new air purification technology, researchers report.
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COVID-19 cases fell across 81 nursing homes fitted with new air purification technology, researchers report.
Non-drug interventions for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias effectively lowered the risk for nursing home admission while being cost-effective, according to findings published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.To assess the cost-effectiveness of existing evidence-based non-pharmacologic interventions, researchers created a person-level microsimulation model. The
The new study examined four dementia care interventions through computer simulation models.
Compared to usual care, 4 non-drug dementia interventions saved money, reduced nursing home admissions, and improved quality of life.
The researchers said that while Alzheimer's drugs hold great promise and tend to receive a lot of public attention, many well-researched ways to care for people with dementia do not involve medication. These methods could also help them stay safely at home longer.