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Indicator name:
Dementia care: respite care for carers, accessibility
Indicator Id:
5176
Rationale:
The creation and implementation of means to deliver multisectoral care, support and services for carers will help to meet the needs of carers, and prevent a decline in their physical and mental health and social well-being.
Definition:
Identifies the accessibility of dementia carer respite care services in different locations including: capital only, main cities/capital only, main cities and rural areas. Respite care is defined as time away from the caring role to engage in other activities of choice, knowing the care recipient is happy and receiving quality care. This contributes to the ultimate aims of supporting ageing in place for all people, including people with dementia, ensuring that they receive high-quality care, and reducing the likelihood of health problems in carers.
Method of estimation:
Inventory of currently implemented programmes for carers provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5176
Original Submeasure:
What is the accessibility of these services?
Indicator Metadata Registry List
Accessibility of respite care for dementia carers [Capital/capital and main cities/capital, main cities, rural areas]
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