Living in the Community With Dementia: Who Receives Paid Care?

Paid caregivers (eg, home health aides and personal care attendants) provide hands‐on care that helps individuals with dementia live in the community. This study (a) characterizes paid caregiving among community‐dwelling individuals with dementia and (b) identifies factors associated with receipt of paid care.

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