Swiss Alzheimer Association publishes updated figures on the costs of dementia and prepares to participate in conference
Friday 20 May 2011
The Swiss Alzheimer Association has reported that the costs associated with dementia have risen by 11% from 2007-2009. They attribute this partly to an increased number of people with dementia (from 104,000 in 2007 to 107,000 in 2009) and also due to an increase in health costs.
In addition, the Association is preparing to participate in the first-ever conference on dementia organised by the department of health. The conference, entitled “the impact of dementia on the health and social politics in Switzerland” will take place on 29 August 2011. The Swiss Association will make a presentation on the needs of people with dementia and their carers and will take part in a round table discussion.
For details of the updated survey and conference please see the Swiss Alzheimer Association website at: