This information comes to us from the Global Action on Aging, based in New York City. The copyright at the bottom of the page is for 2002, so my best guess is that this is an old article. However, I wanted to post it here because it gives some insight into the care policy in Denmark.
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Dementia care in Japan is being solved through volunteer schemes, not government
This post comes to us from the UK source, The Guardian. You can read the original article by clicking on the title below. I think that utilizing volunteers to support dementia is a wonderful strategy! It serves to train and educate the wider public, getting them involved in compassionate care, and also raises awareness and reduces stigma. PLUS, then there is a whole force of people who are trained, ready, and able to help people with dementia to stay active and engaged in their communities and lives.
By Mayumi Hayashi on November 18, 2014
Community projects, such as open houses which provide all-day care, are innovative and low-cost
4.6 million people in Japan are living with dementia. Photograph: Franck Robichon/EPA
With the world’s fastest ageing population where one in four are over 65 and there are 4.6 million people (15% of the older population) living with dementia, Japan is struggling to find sustainable and affordable solutions. With the world’s highest level of debt – 230% of national GDP – these solutions to the challenge of dementia must be both innovative and cost-effective. Continue reading
Cultural awareness improves dementia care for South Asian minorities
This article comes to us from the UK-based news source, The Guardian. You can access the original article by clicking on the title, below.
Cultural awareness improves dementia care for South Asian minorities
Reduced awareness and stigma around mental health can prevent people from the south Asian community accessing dementia care. Continue reading
Social enterprises improving dementia care
This article originally was posted on theguardian.com. It’s about how socially-driven companies (social enterprises – a great new trend in business) are making an impact improving dementia care. Social enterprises can be charities, for profit companies, and anything in-between – but they all have a common goal of changing and improving the way something is in society.
Doctor Dementia and the Dementia Adventure 