DEMENTIA: HEALTH CARE COSTS

Course overview

Dementia is a general term for a clinical syndrome that results from irreversible damage to brain cells. The greatest risk factor for dementia is advancing age; although this and many risk factors for dementia cannot be changed, there are risk factors that can be modified to reduce risk. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of health care costs related to dementia, including information on causes of and risk factors for dementia, the economical impact of dementia, and interventions to decrease costs associated with dementia. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.