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