Alzheimer Uniti Italia urges the Government to include a specific budget item for dementia Alzheimer Uniti Italia has always underlined that the care of people with dementia cannot be considered complete if regional differences and inequalities in services and approaches persist. The quality of care, in fact, still varies too much based on the region of residence, the availability of services, or the luck of finding a competent team. For this reason, the Association works at national and regional levels, together with its network of affiliated associations, to promote unified care models and equitable support for family members.
The goal is to integrate the many excellent operational practices already existing in Italy, from Centres for Cognitive Disorders and Dementia (CDCD) to residential facilities, training operators and care homes, to offer personalised and integrated responses, at every stage of the disease and in every part of the country. The Ministry of Health's Dementia Committee plays a strategic role in updating the National Dementia Plan, a crucial document that, however, requires dedicated financial resources to become truly operational. Without adequate funding, the plan risks remaining a mere declaration of intent.
For this reason, Alzheimer Uniti Italia strongly urges the Government to include a specific budget item for dementia, ensuring the sustainability of the planned actions and the implementation of a standardised care model across the country. Dementia is now a health, social, and cultural priority. Addressing it systematically means choosing a more just and human country, where fragility is not a limitation, but an opportunity for shared responsibility and civility.