Objective:Taiwan has an increasing aging population like other developed areas.The aging population will lead to an increased prevalence of dementia.Methods:This article will reflect the status of dementia in Taiwan,i...Objective:Taiwan has an increasing aging population like other developed areas.The aging population will lead to an increased prevalence of dementia.Methods:This article will reflect the status of dementia in Taiwan,including updated epidemiology,diagnosis,subtypes,and optimal treatment of dementia.Results:The article also describes and interprets the Taiwan Dementia Policy to establish a clear,large view of the current state of management of dementia in Taiwan and future policy implementation.Conclusion:A comprehensive policy to dementia,from the basic researches to clinical care and treatment,is necessary to the increased aged population in Taiwan.展开更多
文摘Objective:Taiwan has an increasing aging population like other developed areas.The aging population will lead to an increased prevalence of dementia.Methods:This article will reflect the status of dementia in Taiwan,including updated epidemiology,diagnosis,subtypes,and optimal treatment of dementia.Results:The article also describes and interprets the Taiwan Dementia Policy to establish a clear,large view of the current state of management of dementia in Taiwan and future policy implementation.Conclusion:A comprehensive policy to dementia,from the basic researches to clinical care and treatment,is necessary to the increased aged population in Taiwan.
