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Indicator name:
Estimated number of people receiving activities of daily living support services in community for dementia
Indicator Id:
5106
Rationale:
The needs and preferences of people with dementia can be met and their autonomy from diagnosis to the end of life respected through integrated, culturally-appropriate, person-centred, community-based health, psycho-social, long-term care and support services and, where appropriate, the inputs of families and carers.
Definition:
Identifies the number of people with dementia who receive supports for activities of daily living in a community-based setting. Activities of daily living are the basic activities necessary for daily life, such as bathing or showering, dressing, eating, getting in and out of bed or chairs, using the toilet, and getting around inside the home
Method of estimation:
Inventory of currently implemented and available services and supports for people with dementia provided by the national authority's response
Data Type Representation:
Percent
IMRID:
5106
Original Submeasure:
Approximately how many people with dementia received this service in your country?
Indicator Metadata Registry List
Estimated number of people receiving activities of daily living support services in community for dementia
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