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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
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
The National Academy of Medicine’s recommendations on improving the quality of the overall health care system should be applied to mental health and substance abuse setting