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Most people with dementia are cared for by family members or other unpaid carers, especially in LMICs. Carers often face financial, social and psychological stressors which have an impact on their physical and mental health. To prevent this from happening, dementia carers need access to information, training, and services, as well as social and financial support. The creation and implementation of means to deliver multisectoral care, support and services for carers helps to meet the needs of carers, and prevent a decline in their physical and mental health and social well-being. The Global dementia action plan set the target of 75% of countries providing support and training programmes for carers and families of people with dementia by 2025. 

iSupport: WHO’s skills and knowledge training for dementia carers

 

Key figures

Higher burden for women
70%
of informal care is provided by women
Access to carer services
Up to 80%
higher access to carer services in rural areas in HICs
Guidelines for carers
1 in 3
GDO countries have guidelines on carer support

Carer support services

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Carer training and education

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Psycho-social support for carers

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Respite care for carers

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Information or advice on legal rights for carers

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Financial benefits/social protection for carers

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