National Dementia Action Plan 2023-33

The AMA submission welcomed the consultation but warned that the Action Plan did not adequately address is the fragmentation of care for older people. Lack of coordination among the multiple professionals working with people with dementia, including medical, health and aged care, is a major impediment to improving care and outcomes. The AMA is concerned that the crucial role of general practitioners (GPs) in caring for people with dementia is not adequately considered or incorporated into strategies by the Action Plan. The AMA submission proposed specific actions to improve dementia diagnosis and post diagnostic care and support for people living with dementia.