Alzheimer Disease International has published The World Alzheimer Report 2013 ‘Journey of Caring: An analysis of long-term care for dementia’. The report calls for governments around the world to make dementia a priority by implementing national plans and initiating urgent national debates on future arrangements for long-term care. The report reveals that, as the world population ages, the traditional system of “informal” care by family, friends, and community will require much greater support. Globally, 13% of people aged 60 or over will require long-term care. Between 2010 and 2050, the total number of older people with care needs will nearly treble from 101 to 277 million.
Alzheimer Disease International: http://www.alz.co.uk/news/world-alzheimer-report-2013-reveals-global-shortage-of-caregivers
BBC News report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-24162509
Filed under: Adult Mental Health, Older Peoples Mental Health | Tagged: Alzheimer's Disease, dementia |
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