Greece National Action Plan for Dementia 2016-2020
Introduction
In December 2014, the Greek Parliament enacted a law to ensure the implementation of the country's first national dementia strategy, which also saw the creation of the National Observatory for Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
A multidisciplinary group was involved in the drafting of the strategy, including members of the Athens Alzheimer's Association and representatives other Greek Alzheimer Associations, as well as clinicians and caregivers. The group presented their final draft of the strategy to the Ministry of Health in September 2014.The Greek National Action Plan for Dementia was discussed during two subsequent sessions and approved by the Standing Committee of Social Affairs of the Greek Parliament on 22 March 2016.
Outline of strategy
The strategy outlines a vision for what the strategy should achieve, specificity:
- The effective treatment of dementia syndromes and the better quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers.
- The prevention of dementia and the promotion of the population’s health.
- The implementation of cost-effective management measures for the dramatically increased number of people with dementia.
To achieve this vision, a number of dedicated aims and actions are detailed across seven different axes:
- Axis 1: Registration and classification of people with dementia in Greece
- Axis 2: Prevention – Information and creating public awareness
- Axis 3: Support of caregivers of people with dementia
- Axis 4: Treatment of dementia
- Axis 5: Legislation – Rights of people with dementia and their caregivers
- Axis 6: Research on dementia
- Axis 7: Education on dementia
Further information
Further information on the national plan and the actions associated with it can be found at: https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/ethniko-parathrhthrio-gia-thn-anoia-alzheimer/greek-national-observatory-for-dementia-alzheimer/
The full National Action Plan for Dementia 2020 (in English) can be downloaded below.