About the pilot
The pilot is based on education, assessment, early identification and an appropriate response to different clinical situations. Its activities include presenting information about dementia from medical and non-medical perspectives; training on early identification and risk factors related to dementia development or progression; training on caring for people living with dementia for relatives, caregivers and healthcare staff; and educational activities for students and children aimed at reducing stigma towards older people at risk of or living with dementia.
Objectives
Primary objective
To raise public awareness and reduce dementia-related stigma towards older people in society.
Expected outcomes
Increased practical knowledge about caring for people living with dementia, improved recognition of early dementia symptoms and reduced stigma.
Results
Not available yet.
Lessons learnt
Not available yet.
Sustainability and transferability
The pilot uses educational resources that can be made available online to other healthcare organisations. Wider implementation will require dissemination through conferences, seminars and media. The approach shares elements with national strategies for dementia prevention, Alzheimer’s disease and healthy ageing, creating opportunities to integrate its methods into future national initiatives and action plans.
Health literacy
The pilot is expected to contribute to health literacy by improving understanding of dementia, risk factors, early identification and care. A fuller assessment will be possible after implementation.