Comparison of Unmet Care Needs across The Dementia Trajectory: Findings from The Maximizing Independence at Home Study

Introduction: The aging of the population will bring with it an increase in the number of individuals with dementia living in the community. This will result in a greater demand on family caregivers and the long term care system to deliver care that is consistent with patient needs across the dementia trajectory, and requires a thorough understanding of an individual’s care needs as they change over the disease course. This study compares the unmet care needs of community dwelling persons with dementia across the stages of the dementia.