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Indicator name:
Dementia facilities: people living in residential long-term care, number, estimate
Indicator Id:
5128
Rationale:
Dementia is associated with complex needs and high levels of dependency and morbidity in its later stages, requiring a range of health and social care services. Facility availability and capacity indicate the ability to provide care to people with dementia and to meet their needs and preferences.
Definition:
Number of people with dementia admitted to residential long-term care facilities in the previous year.
Method of estimation:
Listing of facilities available in a country to provide support and inpatient/outpatient care for people with dementia provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Count
IMRID:
5128
Original Submeasure:
Total number of residents with dementia as of 31 Dec of the previous year?
Indicator Metadata Registry List
Estimated number of people with dementia living in residential long-term care
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