04.02.01.06. How are people living with dementia and their care needs presented and represented in this context? Are families/carers involved in the development of the policies and plans? | Brazil

04.02.01.06. How are people living with dementia and their care needs presented and represented in this context? Are families/carers involved in the development of the policies and plans? | Brazil

06 Apr 2022

Policies for older people and the law projects described above try to address some needs of people living with dementia. Regarding the participation of families/carers in the development of policies, it still does not seem to be a reality in Brazil. However, generally speaking, at times, documents under discussion are being made available for public consultation over a period of time. For example, families, carers, and patients were able to make a contribution through public consultation when the Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Therapeutic Protocol was developed (Brazilian Ministry of Health, 2017c).

References:

Brazilian Ministry of Health. (2017c). PCDT Alzheimer. Brazilian Ministry of Health.