10 août 2021

Position Statement on Anti-Dementia Medication for Alzheimer’s Disease by Swiss Stakeholders

Abstract:

The present document represents the position of Swiss health-care associations, clinical and research centers, research-supporting foundations, and the association Alzheimer Switzerland regarding the care of persons with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. We claim that dementia is not part of normal aging but a disease developing more frequently in old age; early diagnosis and treatment of dementia is paramount; all patients with dementia have the right to receive state-of-the-art treatments; more intense information, education, and counseling on dementia are necessary; media should provide balanced and fair reporting of scientific discoveries on Alzheimer’s and dementia; all patients with dementia have the right to be treated; anti-dementia drugs should be used and accompanied by listening, compassion, and understanding.

Prise de position en anglais au format PDF

Alzheimer Suisse
Gurtengasse 3
3011 Berne
www.alz.ch

est une association d’utilité publique regroupant plus de 10 000 membres et quelque 130 000 donatrices et donateurs. L’organisation est représentée dans tous les cantons par des sec-tions. Depuis plus de 30 ans, Alzheimer Suisse met son savoir-faire au service des personnes atteintes de démence, de leurs proches comme des professionnels et bénévoles actifs dans les soins et l’accompagnement.