Supporting brain health through prevention, early intervention, and integrated care.
IFA advocates for a life course approach to brain health, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and access to appropriate care throughout life. IFA’s work in brain health aims to protect the health, rights, and inclusion of older people and their families, while also preparing health and social systems for the growing ageing population and number of people that will require supports.
By supporting caregivers, advancing system readiness, integrated models of care and centring care within communities, IFA works to reduce the impact of dementia and build more sustainable, resilient societies. It also advocates for the inclusion of brain health within noncommunicable disease strategies, recognizes it as a core component of sensory health, and bridges ageing, health, and social agendas, positioning brain health as key to healthy ageing and longevity.
IFA advocates for a life course approach to brain health, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and access to appropriate care throughout life. IFA’s work in brain health aims to protect the health, rights, and inclusion of older people and their families, while also preparing health and social systems for the growing ageing population and number of people that will require supports.
By supporting caregivers, advancing system readiness, integrated models of care and centring care within communities, IFA works to reduce the impact of dementia and build more sustainable, resilient societies. It also advocates for the inclusion of brain health within noncommunicable disease strategies, recognizes it as a core component of sensory health, and bridges ageing, health, and social agendas, positioning brain health as key to healthy ageing and longevity.
Care partners and people living with dementia have unique and varied life experiences. IFA interviewed dementia caregivers to amplify lived experiences, highlighting diverse needs, support gaps, and the importance of inclusive responsive policies and resources.
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