ADC Program Purpose and Goals
What is the purpose of the ADC Program?
In the United States, an estimated 5.7 million persons are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia
Quality of care for dementia is poor compared with that of other diseases that affect older persons
Annual U.S. costs of dementia care continues to climb; estimated at $290 billion in 2019, about half of which is borne by Medicare
Older persons with dementia have 3 times as many hospital stays as others their age as well as higher medical provider, nursing home, home health, and prescription drug costs.
In 2019, friends and family of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias will provide an estimated 18.5 billion hours of unpaid care, a cost to the nation valued at $234 billion
What are the ADC Program’s goals?
Maximize patient function, independence and dignity
Minimize caregiver strain and burnout
Reduce unnecessary costs through improved care
The ADC program was developed based on theory and evidence for enabling, empowering, and supporting caregivers as well as providing disease management/care coordination to navigate the complicated health care system.