Improving acute care services for people with dementia

People with dementia will be identified and better coordinated and supported systems will be developed and trialed to enable safe and appropriate hospital services. People with dementia will benefit through early identification of cognitive impairment, improved assessment, and access to specialist dementia programs. This will assist in achieving better outcomes for people, including reduced falls, shorter stays, improved nutrition, and fewer setbacks.

Improved support services will take into account people with dementia with special needs, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with younger onset dementia.