Partners in Dementia Care: A Telephone Care Consultation Intervention Provided to Veterans in Partnership With Local Alzheimer's Association Chapters

"Partners in Dementia Care is facilitated by the VA Dementia care coordinator (VA DCC) that is with the study. The role of the VA DCC includes conducting initial assessments with the subject and caregiver that leads to:~Arranging for further assessment or attention from VA health care system/providers about dementia related concerns or about co-morbid health issues; for example: VA driving evaluation, congestive heart failure medication adherence; Ensuring education is provided about particular health, safety issues; Following up with patient/caregiver on health promoting activities he/she is committed to do; and Sharing care plan actions/outcomes with other VA providers as agreed upon by patient."