From: Structures for the care of people with dementia: a European comparison
Population (2020) | 67.1 million [27] |
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Area (2021) | 243,600 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 outpatient and inpatient care | Both outpatient and inpatient care services for people with dementia are available nationwide, although most care is provided by families. |
Expert notes regarding dementia-specific information services | Information is available throughout the country for people with dementia and their family members. However, obtaining the right information at the right time can be a challenge. |
Existing models of good practise | An initiative that tries to bring specialists together in one place and to centralise the treatment of people with dementia. In this way, people with dementia in GP practises have access to a neurologist, for example. |