http://hdl.handle.net/10147/140570 Mon, 20 May 2013 00:33:28 GMT 2013-05-20T00:33:28Z http://www.lenus.ie:80/hse/retrieve/392732/carealliance.gif http://hdl.handle.net/10147/140570 http://hdl.handle.net/10147/212729 Title: An economic perspective of dementia care in Ireland:maximising benefits and maintaining cost efficiency Authors: Trepel, Dominic Description: Dementia is a major health issue and a global condition. Increasing prevalence, costs and burden of disease assert significant pressure on economic and social systems in many countries. Globally costs for people with dementia amount to more than 1% of gross domestic product (GDP)[1]. Concurrently, the World Health Organisation [2]observes a growing gap between budget allocation and the associated burden of mental health disorders, particularly in higher income countries. Point in care, the economic burden of dementia ranks higher than stroke, heart disease and cancer combined [3], however health care allocations for dementia continue to be substantially lower than each of these individual disease groups. Given the multiple agents who are involved in dementia care, ascertaining expenditure has inherent difficulties. A common indicator is investment on long term care, which is the composite of institutional and community based home care. Figure 1 compares spend (as a percentage of GDP) on long term care for both public and private sectors[4]. In terms of percentage of GDP, Ireland spends approximately half the OECD average. More importantly, UK, Canada and Australia where dementia specific strategies have been implemented shows show sizable differences. Ireland is predicted to have the largest growth in the older population of all European countries in the coming decades[5]. In real terms, the population is predicted to increase threefold and with this so will the demand for dementia specific services. Given the prognosis of dementia combined with predicted economic impacts, the WHO indicate that the key priority for dementia is targeted interventions towards the carer. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/212729 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/197236 Title: Carers in Ireland - statistical and geographical overview Description: Ireland’s ageing population represents a critical challenge to the development of appropriate health and social service provision, both for carers and those requiring care. While it is Government policy to favour home and community care over long term residential care, support provided to Family Carers is vital if older people and those requiring care are to continue living in their own homes and communities. This report was commissioned by The Carers Association to provide a statistical profile of Family Carers and those who receive care at an EU constituency, national and county level. The information contained in the report is primarily derived from the Census of Population 2006, with supplementary information from the Department of Social and Family Affairs, the OECD and The Carers Association. Information is presented in tabular, graph and map form supported by commentary. This provides a comprehensive representation of the spatial and temporal patterns that are observed. Additional tables are provided in an annex to limit the number of tables within the main body of the report. This report provides a valuable resource for the planning of care provision in Ireland in the foreseeable future and will help The Carers Association to provide a more informed service to its members. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/197236 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/197229 Title: Family carers health survey [Presentation] Authors: O'Brien, Finian Dr. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/197229 2009-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10147/196491 Title: Between worlds the experiences and needs of former family carers Authors: McCarron, Mary; Breen, Marianne Dr.; Cronin, Tricia; Hynes, Geralyn; O'Sullivan, Liam Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10147/196491 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z