07.04.10. Question 07.04.02 investigated the number of residential long-term facilities. Do mental health hospitals/institutions play a role in the provision of residential dementia care? | Brazil

07.04.10. Question 07.04.02 investigated the number of residential long-term facilities. Do mental health hospitals/institutions play a role in the provision of residential dementia care? | Brazil

08 Apr 2022

Yes, in a small proportion. The psychiatric reform in Brazil that happened in the last few decades reduced substantially the number of psychiatric hospitals, especially those that kept patients living there for many years. However, there are still some mental hospitals that continue to serve as residence for people with mental health that may include people living with dementia.