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Federal and state governments should provide sufficient funding for long-term public education programs.
Health care professionals who provide an initial diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment should explain to individuals—and their families, as appropriate—the differences between the types and
When possible and appropriate, care should be provided through behavioral modification and environmental interventions rather than pharmacological treatments.
Policymakers should identify and provide adequate and targeted resources to eliminate disparities in the prevention and incidence of cognitive impairment and the quality of dementia care across all
Health care providers should strongly encourage advance care planning by all older patients, particularly those diagnosed with cognitive impairment.
Policymakers should ensure that people with cognitive impairment or dementia who need long-term services and supports receive them in homes and community settings, including adult day service sites