About The Project
According to the report published by the World Health Organization and Alzheimer Disease International, dementia has become a global public health concern. The aging population in Europe has exacerbated the situation, leading to high social and economic costs. Consequently, the European Parliament in 2011 declared dementia a health priority for member states, urging the development of national programs and increased research funding. The number of individuals diagnosed with dementia is expected to double in the next 25 years, creating a surge in demand for assistance. Despite drug therapy, managing the complex clinical symptoms of dementia remains a challenge, requiring a variety of psychosocial interventions. Multicomponent support programs that cater to individual needs have been found to be more effective than single-patient support activities in recent systematic reviews. However, their implementation across Europe’s care practices is limited, despite their demonstrated added value. Dissemination and implementation of care innovations are challenging, and adequate training of professionals in dementia management is crucial. Currently, education and training systems are variable and uneven globally. To address this issue, an innovative higher education system that improves basic and key competencies adapted to the needs of persons with dementia is necessary. DementiaCare aims to improve the quality of teaching and training for academicians while fostering an inclusive system that welcomes differences.
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Ankara, Turkey – Gazi University has announced that it will be implementing the Winter School of DementiaCare project from October 16-20, 2023. The program aims to provide training and education[…]
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Amidst the historic alleys and Renaissance splendor of Florence, Italy, a unique congregation occurred from July 3-7, 2023. The University of Florence, with its heritage of academic excellence, became the[…]
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Florence, Italy – The University of Florence has announced that it will be implementing the Summer School of DementiaCare project from July 3-7, 2023. The program aims to provide training[…]
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