@article{ref1,
title="Services for persons with dementia and their families: a survey of information and referral agencies in Michigan",
journal="Gerontologist",
year="1993",
author="Shope, J. T. and Holmes, S. B. and Sharpe, P. A. and Goodman, C. and Izenson, S. and Gilman, S. and Foster, N. L.",
volume="33",
number="4",
pages="529-533",
abstract="In planning a statewide Dementia Program, Michigan agencies (N = 244) providing geriatric information and referral (I&R) were surveyed to determine service availability, families' needs, and problems providing I&R for persons with dementia and their families. Home-delivered meals, nursing and social work assessments were considered more available. Medical assessment, however, was considered &quot;very available&quot; by only 60%. Respite and adult day care were least available and most needed. Least was known about autopsy and financial services. For several services, non-urban areas reported less availability than urban areas. With additional information and training, existing agencies could provide more available and extensive I&R for persons with dementia and their families, forming a statewide network.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0016-9013",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}