Reflections on quality of care for persons with dementia: moving toward an integrated, comprehensive approach

Abstract

With current projections indicating that the number of persons with dementia will continue to rise in the near future (Alzheimer Disease International, 2018), dementia is now recognized as a public health priority worldwide. Despite the great efforts and budgets invested; as of yet, no cure or highly effective treatments for dementia are available. Thus, the development of care practices to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of persons with dementia and their caregivers have become primary aims in the management of the condition (Ortega et al., 2018).