This study sought to improve medication management by caregivers of community dwelling patients with dementia or simple memory loss. This was done by testing a tailored intervention delivered both in-home and by telephone by either a social worker or nurse. The intervention was designed to decrease medication deficiencies and improve medication adherence by developing problem solving skills.
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Medication management assessed by investigator developed Medication Deficiency Checklist- post-treatment
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Medication management-assessed by investigator developed Medication Deficiency Checklist- post maintenance
Timeframe: 16 weeks
Medication management-assessed by investigator developed Medication Deficiency Checklist- post followup
Timeframe: 24 weeks