The national working group of people with dementia and their caregivers in Finland celebrated their 10th anniversary in November. During the past decade, the members of the group have worked to ensure that the work of the Alzheimer Society of Finland reflects the priorities and views of those living with dementia and their loved ones. Representing Finland geographically, they continue to contribute by bringing up topical issues, giving presentations and doing various other forms of advocacy work. One of the members represents people with dementia on the Board of the Society.
The group has also inspired the setting up of 14 regional working groups across the country. With anniversary celebrations over now, the working group is planning their future work. Keeping an eye on the implementation of the recent service structure reform of social welfare and health care, a few other legislative reforms as well as the 2025 local and regional elections, the group is bound to keep busy!
