The Ministry of Health says a dementia strategy is not in place but services are\u003B experts say there\u0027s a concerning gap in resources.
University of Regina professor Thomas Hadjistavropolous, who is currently research chair for ageing and health, agreed.Article content
Specialized supports are offered through health services within the SHA, said the ministry, including through two dementia assessment units deployed to communities and facilities. In facilities, Hadjistavropolous emphasized that long-term care as a sector continues to be vastly under-researched, underfunded, and under-resourced.
Both Hadjistavropolous and Tamblyn Watts say this strains care and comfort of patients, and snowballs the costs of care on all levels. They indicated that long-term action needs to be a priority, including dedicated focus on information campaigns and training initiatives.Article contentlike to see a dementia lens put on government care and services,” beginning immediately.