BIOETYKA / WPROWADZENIE

BIOETYKA / WPROWADZENIE - Przeglądy aktów prawnych

Dementia - a public health priority – 2012

Objectives of the report s. 9

The purpose of this report is to raise awareness of dementia as a public health priority, to articulate a public health approach, and to advocate for action at international and national levels based on the principles of inclusion, integration, equity and evidence. The report provides information and aims to encourage country preparedness by strengthening or developing policy and implementing it through plans and programmes which enhance dementia care in order to improve the social well-being and quality of life of those living with dementia and their caregivers. It is hoped that this will lead to international and national advocacy efforts and the prioritization of dementia on the global health agenda. The target audiences are national and state ministries of health, policy-makers, and health and social sector planners, as well as academics and researchers.

In addition, as a practical tool for improvement of dementia care and support, the report will be useful to organizations (both governmental and nongovernmental) involved in education and health and social service provision for older people and people with disabilities.

The Alzheimer’s Disease International Kyoto Declaration 2004 s. 37

10 areas for action:

• Provide treatment in primary care.
• Make appropriate treatments available.
• Give care in the community.
• Educate the public.
• Involve communities, families and consumers.
• Establish national policies, programs and legislation.
• Develop human resources.
• Link with other sectors.
• Monitor community health.
• Support more research.