Introduction
On 22 January 2025, the Swedish Government launched its second national dementia strategy, ‘Every Day Counts: National Dementia Strategy 2025–2028’. This strategy builds on the previous national dementia strategy, which was first launched in 2018.
Outline of strategy
The updated strategy includes four new components: a set time-frame, clear goals to facilitate follow-up, and several new areas, including health and medical care, dental care and preventative measures. In conjunction with the adoption of the strategy, the Government also plans to approve a number of government agency assignments and funding to support implementation, follow-up and development of the strategy and health and social care for people with dementia.
The strategy will cover the areas of health and medical care, dental care and social services, with four four overarching goals for health and social care services for people living with dementia:
- Social services and health and medical care measures for people with dementia must be adapted to the needs and circumstances of the individual.
- Social services and health and medical care measures for people who have dementia must be coordinated, promote health and prevent ill health.
- Social services and health and medical care staff must work according to evidence and proven experience.
- Relatives of a person with dementia must have access to adequate support and knowledge to enable them to exercise voluntary care of relatives in a sustainable way.
Further information
Further information information on dementia policy in Sweden can be found at: https://regeringen.se/informationsmaterial/2025/01/varje-dag-raknas-nationell-demensstrategi-20252028/
The Swedish Dementia Strategy (in Swedish) can be downloaded below.