Rothstein Z, Prohovnik I, Davidson M, Beeri M S, Noy S
Rehabilitation Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Isr J Med Sci. 1996 Nov;32(11):1120-3.
Owing to expected increases in the number of persons at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease and the expected decrease in the number of potential caregivers, the economic burden on society and families is expected to rise. Given changes in demographics and labor force participation, it is likely that the burden will be transferred from informal to formal paid services. Understanding the burden and cost of caring for this large population of patients is essential in order to make rational decisions with regard to allocating resources and providing quality care.
由于预计患阿尔茨海默病风险人群数量会增加，而潜在护理人员数量预计会减少，社会和家庭的经济负担预计将会加重。鉴于人口结构和劳动力参与情况的变化，这种负担很可能会从非正式护理转移到正式付费服务。了解照顾如此大量患者的负担和成本，对于合理分配资源和提供优质护理做出理性决策至关重要。
