The U.S. is making a new push to better understand how dementia affects Americans and they want to make sure you can understand it, too.
Dementia DataHub is a new initiative that uses information from Medicare to gather and share vital information in an effort to improve care, treatment, and understanding. The website features easy-to-use interactive maps and charts that allow readers to understand how dementia affects society from the national level down to local counties.
For example, DataHub reports that 7% of Medicare beneficiaries are highly likely to have dementia and 61% of Americans may be undiagnosed. States with the highest percentages of Medicare beneficiaries with dementia are typically found in the Eastern U.S. Critical data like this can affect the amount of support given to dementia research and care in the future as the government better understands how widespread the need is.
How the Dementia DataHub Supports Care Innovations
The Dementia DataHub was created to bridge the gaps in dementia research and help healthcare professionals, caregivers, and researchers access the information they need to make informed decisions. The platform offers a central resource for data on everything from dementia prevalence and risk factors to care strategies and clinical outcomes. By providing a wealth of data, DataHub helps researchers and caregivers track trends and spot patterns that can lead to better care strategies.
DataHub benefits care providers, like Lizzy Care, by offering easy access to important statistics and trends. Families and healthcare providers can use the data to better understand what to expect and how to address dementia-related challenges in the most effective way. Information in the hub will help the global community discover which strategies work best and how they can be applied in everyday care settings.
Data that Improves Lives
The Dementia DataHub and Lizzy Care share a common goal: to improve the lives of people living with dementia and those who care for them. By using data to guide our decisions and create new and innovative care options, we can make strides toward a future where everyone affected by dementia receives a level of care that exceeds the highest level of care possible today.
Why This Matters to Lizzy Care
At Lizzy Care, we’re committed to staying on the forefront of data-driven care, and the Dementia DataHub is an exciting new tool that we look forward to incorporating into our work. With access to this information, caregivers can make better decisions, and we can tailor our support services even more effectively.
We know firsthand the importance of using data to guide the care of those living with dementia. Every assessment, every observation, and every interaction we have with the individuals and families we support feeds into a larger understanding of how to tailor care for the best outcomes. The Dementia DataHub takes this same approach and expands it to a global scale.
Through our app, we help caregivers track vital aspects of a person’s health, such as mood, fatigue, and cognitive function, to make sure care is as personalized as possible. Now, imagine that level of insight on a global scale. The Dementia DataHub’s mission aligns perfectly with our vision of using data to inform care decisions, empower families, and improve the overall experience for people living with dementia.
Learn more about the Dementia DataHub and how it’s helping to transform dementia care globally at Dementia DataHub.
If you have any concerns about a loved one or want to see how Lizzy Care can help, feel free to reach out to us for more information. Together, we can make informed decisions for better care.
