Family members are neither registered nor recognized as part of dementia diagnostic services. However, their role in terms of responsibility to their family member with care needs is recognized in the care and protection of older members of society bill, 2018; PART III 59(f) which states that “Pursuant to Article 57 of the Constitution, every older member of society has the right to receive reasonable care, assistance and protection from their family and the State” (Republic of Kenya, 2018b).

References:

Republic of Kenya. (2018b, June). The Care and Protection of Older Members of Society Bill, 2018. Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 73 (Senate Bills No. 17), pp. 333–363. Nairobi, Kenya.