07.01.05. Which health or long-term care providers are responsible for coordinating the care of people with dementia? | Brazil

07.01.05. Which health or long-term care providers are responsible for coordinating the care of people with dementia? | Brazil

08 Apr 2022

We do not have standard long-term care for people living with dementia. Within the public sector, people living with dementia who are diagnosed, can get medication for free and will have to get prescription every few months. They would need to come for an assessment by a specialist (neurologist or geriatrician) every 6 months and get a new prescription. Primary care units offer outreach services for those in late stages (health care team visits the patient).