No dementia-specific programmes exist.

Yes, especially after the regular implementation of the Dementia Community Support Scheme (DCSS) since 2020, all the 41 so-called ‘District Elderly Community’ provide dementia specific programmes (Task Force on Dementia Community Support Scheme, 2017b). Interventions targeting cognitive performance, functional ability, carer burden, psychosocial wellbeing, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, and physical co-morbidities are provided.

References:

Task Force on Dementia Community Support Scheme. (2017b). Operations Guideline on Dementia Community Support Scheme.

Not applicable.

We are unable to identify relevant information to respond to this question.

No data was sourced as there is no dementia-related tracking system.

None. Persons with dementia receive pharmacological treatment at the mental health clinic with the help of psychiatric nurses and psychosocial interventions for caregivers, delivered by psychologists.

To date, we are only aware of one research project carrying out dementia specific interventions. However, some residential LTC facilities, even when not specifically or exclusively designed for people with dementia but older adults in general, try to provide person-centred care.

Yes, there are dementia specific programs offered in some of the social centres, many of which are based in dementia facilities. These offer day-programs with varying agendas, but their main purpose is to act as a carer respite service.

No formal training/intervention programmes for dementia at community social centres were found.