Alcove Project

Healthy life expectancy has dramatically increased in Europe over the past 50 years. At the same time, there has been a corresponding increase in diseases linked to aging, particularly dementia. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are an EU public health priority given their high prevalence and cost as well as the profound impact they have on society. The ALCOVE project was co-financed by the European Commission and over the past two years it has built a sustainable network which includes 30 partners from 19 EU Member States. Through its work, ALCOVE has aimed to improve knowledge and to promote the exchange of information on dementia in order to preserve the health, quality of life, autonomy, and dignity of people living with dementia and their carers in EU Member States.

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT
Implementation report on the Commission Communication on
a European initiative on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

(WP4) Epidemiological data on dementia

For a better knowledge on dementia: prevalence in Europe, available data & best practices for data collection

Instituto Superiore di Sanitá, Italy.

(WP5) Timely diagnosis of Dementia

Operational criteria for dementia timely diagnosis & health care systems for dementia diagnosis in ambulatory and nursing home settings.

Association for Dementia Studies, Worcester, United Kingdom

FULL FINAL REPORT

REFERENCES

(WP7) Rights, Autonomy & Dignity of People living with Dementia

Improving the rights, autonomy & dignity of people living with dementia, with a focus on advance declarations of will & competence assessment.

Fondation Roi Baudouin, Belgium

(WP6) Support Systems for BPSD

For better knowledge on their availability & efficacy for BPSD management at home, in hospitals & care homes

Terveyden ja Hyvinvoinnin Laitos, Finland