NSW Dementia Action Plan 2007 - 2009
The NSW Government is committed to improving the quality of life for people living with dementia, their carers and families. This commitment to the vision, outcomes and priorities for action is outlined in the NSW Dementia Action Plan 2007 - 2009 that was jointly developed by NSW Health and Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC).
Vision
A better quality of life for people living with dementia, their carers and families.
Outcomes
For people and communities
- The impact of dementia is reduced or postponed.
For service design, delivery and availability
- People with dementia receive timely and appropriate assessment.
- People with dementia and their carers obtain the information and assistance they need to make informed choices and decisions.
- People with dementia and their carers receive equitable access to timely, appropriate and coordinated services.
- All health and support systems and workers respond to people with dementia and their carers appropriately and effectively.
- Health and support systems and services for people with dementia and their carers are more cost effective.
- There is a commitment to researching innovative approaches.
Priorities for action
- Diagnosis and assessment, care and support services that are flexible and can respond to the changing needs of people with dementia, their carers and families.
- Access and equity to dementia information, support and care for all people with dementia, their carers and families regardless of their location or cultural background.
- Information and education that is evidence-based, accurate and provided in a timely and meaningful way. Research into prevention, risk reduction and delaying the onset of dementia as well as into the needs of people with dementia, their carers and families.
- Workforce and training strategies that deliver skilled, high quality dementia care.
The printed copy is available from the Better Health Centre (02) 9816 0452.
