Calls will be published in order for the first Dementia Intervention Team to be formed in the country, as part of the Government’s Strategy on Dementia adopted by this Government.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing Dr Justyne Caruana, announced this during her introduction related to the Dementia Training Courses held for Gozo General Hospital Employees.

She explained how these courses are being held in order in order to increase awareness nationwide on both dementia and dementia care, especially among people who work with older persons.

Dr Caruana reiterated that the Government is committed to implement the Dementia Strategy over a period of nine years, and training is one of the main pillars of dementia.

With regards to the Dementia Intervention Team, Dr Caruana explained that the team will be made up of a Coordinator, a nurse, a psychologist, an occupational therapist and a social worker. This will be the first intervention team, and in the coming months more are expected to be formed to enable the whole of Malta to be covered.

The Parliamentary Secretary also mentioned that works are ongoing in a Day Centre for Persons with dementia which will also be operating in Gozo.

She concluded her speech by stating that the CommCare service will also be strengthened in Gozo and that dementia is a harsh that Gozo is also facing, thus the Government is working so that the Dementia Strategy will also cater for the Gozo region.

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