Rachael Joyce

TL;DR: Further investigations are needed to elaborate how the concept of a key contact person could be integrated with existing case management approaches and how the independence and autonomy of people with dementia can be strengthened when formal care needs to be accessed and used.

TL;DR: Policy and political decision makers appear well acquainted with current discussions among both researchers and practitioners of possible approaches to improve access to dementia care, and knowledge gained in expert interviews may help to develop best-practice strategies and recommendations.

TL;DR: Findings from the Dem@Care home pilot studies illustrate that multi-sensor monitoring and assessment systems have the ability to preserve autonomy and enable living well at home with dementia.

TL;DR: Dementia needs assessments must address the full range of biopsychosocial needs of the PwD and their caregivers such that timely tailored supports can be provided.

TL;DR: The results support the increasing body of evidence that highlights the very clear gaps that exist between the formal home- and community-based care that is available in Ireland, and the care advocated for by an increasingly diverse population of people living with dementia.