Italy's Actions on Dementia

The Italian National Dementia Plan was approved in October, 2014.1 One of its main purposes was to provide recommendations focused on supporting people with dementia and their caregivers. Overall, the plan includes four main objectives: promotion of health-care and social care interventions; creation of a network of integrated services; promotion of evidence-based quality health care; and improvements in the quality of life of people with dementia and their families by supporting their empowerment and reducing stigma.