Reasons for Hospitalization while Receiving Dementia Care Coordination through Maximizing Independence at Home

Infections and falls were the most common caregiver-reported reasons for hospitalization in PLWD receiving dementia care coordination. Reasons for hospitalization varied based on severity of functional impairment. Greater understanding of reasons for hospitalization among PLWD receiving dementia care management interventions, from multiple important perspectives, may help programs more effectively address and prevent hospitalization.