The Norwegian Dementia Plan 2015- 'making most of the good days'

Abstract

In autumn 2006 the Norwegian government proposed a sub plan of the Care plan 2015 (Report nr. 15 2005/2006: Long-term care—future challenges) called the Dementia Plan (Norwegian ministry of health and care services, 2007). It was debated in the Stortinget (Parliament) during the spring of 2007, and set into action autumn 2007. All political parties supported the plan. It is strategy and action plan for dementia care that aim to improve the care for persons with dementia, the family carers and professional caregivers. Actions should be taken during the time period between 2007 and 2015.