The Government adopts a community-based approach in the provision of care to achieve the goal of age in place for people with dementia. The Mental Health Review Report (MHRR) and Elderly Services Programme Plan (ESPP) identify some areas for community-based service improvement and make recommendations.

Yes.

The Kenya Mental Health Policy states that individuals, families, and communities will play a key role in promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons with mental disorders. They will also participate and advocate for community mental health programmes (Ministry of Health, 2015c). This community-based approach involves dementia care.

References:

Ministry of Health. (2015c). Kenya mental health policy 2015-2030: Towards Attaining the Highest Standard of Mental Health. Nairobi, Kenya. https://publications.universalhealth2030.org/uploads/Kenya-Mental-Health-Policy.pdf

Yes.