Affiliations: [a] Department of Health Industry Management, Kainan University, Taoyuan, Taiwan | [b] Department of Healing Science and Health Marketing, Kainan University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Corresponding author: Yu-Wen Fang, Department of Healing Science and Health Marketing, Kainan University. No.1 Kainan Road, Luzhu District, Taoyuan 33857, Taiwan. Tel.: +886 3 3412500 (ext. 7936); Fax: +886 3 2705902; E-mail:yvonnef1998@gmail.com
Abstract: Dementia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive
decline in cognitive function and memory that impairs a person's ability to
function normally. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not
a normal part of aging. The population of Taiwan is experiencing a
multi-decade ageing trend and regrettably the absolute numbers of people
with dementia is also rapidly rising. In 2008, the Taiwan Government
initiated a ``Ten-Year Long-term Care Plan'' to categorize dementia's
disability and severity, and it evaluates access to home care, respite care
services, daycare or home nursing care. This review figure out the features
of the features of ``Taiwan Dementia Policy: A Framework for Prevention and
Care'' and discuss care pathway network as a guideline for people with
dementia in Taiwan. The expectation is for many Taiwanese providers and
patients in need simply don't know what services are available or how to
access them. A properly designed dementia website could be one such
effective tool to meet this need. There is an ongoing risk that future
resources allocated will not reach the intended individuals unless this
implementation problem is addressed urgently.
Keywords: Dementia, care pathway, lasting power of attorney
