Dementia is a major neurocognitive disorder that interferes with the independence of older adults by inhibiting memory and thinking skills. Fifty to eighty percent of dementia cases are Alzheimer's diagnoses; therefore, Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, currently affecting 5.2 million Americans. Most of these cases involve patients aged over 65 and by 2050; A total of 13.8 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer's disease due to the aging of the general population, particularly baby boomers. The total cost to society ranges from $157 billion to $215 billion (Associated Press). Some would assume that the cost of Alzheimer's disease comes from pharmaceuticals or medical costs, but RAND Corp suggests that the cost of dementia to society comes from care rather than treatment. Therefore, assistance provided by informal providers and direct caregivers bears the majority of the financial and social cost. Currently, the workforce does not have the capacity or training to care for these unique patients; delivery system must address Alzheimer's disease as the population ages and more families...