Table 10 Italy
From: Structures for the care of people with dementia: a European comparison
Population (2021) | 59.3 million [20] |
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Area (2021) | 301,300 km² [21] |
Spread of dementia-specific outpatient care services for people with dementia | Nationwide |
Spread of dementia-specific inpatient care services for people with dementia | Nationwide |
Expert notes regarding inpatient care | In Italy, there are over 600 memory clinics. |
Expert conclusion regarding dementia-specific care structures | Existing services are generally adequate for the care of people with dementia. Information for people with dementia and their family members is available nearly nationwide. However, there is a north-south difference in the sense that there may still be a lack of services and information in the south, and that the organisation of services is not yet optimally set up. |
Recommended model of good practise | A working group should be established that includes associations for patients and family caregivers. |