Probably yes (policy level), but there is no evidence that this occurs in practice. Not only people living with dementia, but older people in general as part of the multidimensional assessment which aims to keep people clinically, psychosocially, and functionally independent (Brazilian Ministry of Health, 2018e).

References:

Brazilian Ministry of Health. (2018e). Orientações Técnicas para a Implementação de Linha de Cuidado para Atenção integral à Saúde da Pessoa Idosa no Sistema Único de Saúde—SUS. Ministério da Saúde do Brasil.

As mentioned in the Mental Health Review Report (MHRR), a person-centred and holistic care model is required to be accessible, individualised and responsive to the multiple and changing needs at different stages of dementia (Food and Health Bureau, 2017a, p. 168). The Government has been working to develop a dementia-friendly community. The first step is to remove risk factors and to make a friendly design of housing, such as removal of harmful substances and sharp objects, using clear signs with contrast to highlight the contents and making facilities easy to use in the community. Besides, it also recommends education to non-healthcare professionals to understand dementia, especially for police and security guards who have an important role in finding persons with dementia when they gone missing from home. A more accepting and supportive neighbourhood can promote self-management of persons with dementia at home and in the community (Food and Health Bureau, 2017a, p. 171).

References:

Food and Health Bureau. (2017a). Mental Health Review Report.  Retrieved from https://www.fhb.gov.hk/download/press_and_publications/otherinfo/180500_mhr/e_mhr_full_report.pdf

Not applicable.

Although not explicitly stated, this is mainly addressed in the fourth action step (early diagnosis and management). These are the indicators which support people with dementia in maintaining self-management:

• Indicator 1.5 all referral facilities should have neurorestoration service (rehabilitation based on neuroscience principles). This serves as a mean to help the person with dementia maintain their independence.
• Indicators 1.6 and 1.7 refer to the increased number and quality of day care and home care services. This will support people who are no longer in good health and need assistance in staying active and in performing daily activities of living.
• Indicator 1.9 increased proportion of older people with disability (physical or cognitive) who can continue participating in physical, social, and spiritual activities. This serves as a secondary prevention effort.
• Indicators 2.1 and 2.2 refer to the presence of a guideline on dementia care and training for caregivers (Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia, 2015b).

References:

Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia. (2015b). National Strategy: Management of Alzheimer and Other Dementia Diseases: Towards Healthy and Productive Older Persons. Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia.

No data was sourced due to a lack of dementia policy in Jamaica.

There’s no special emphasis on it.

Not applicable as there is no dementia-specific policy or plan for South Africa.