Unpaid caregivers shoulder more dementia costs than health systems in high-income Europe

Unpaid caregivers shoulder more dementia costs than health systems in high-income Europe. Researchers found that 58% of total dementia-related costs are linked to unpaid care provided by family members, friends and other informal caregivers, highlighting the substantial burden of dementia beyond health care systems alone.

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Trechos de apoio da pauta: Researchers found that 58% of total dementia-related costs are linked to unpaid care provided by family members, friends and other informal caregivers, highlighting the substantial burden of dementia beyond health care systems alone. Notably, unpaid informal care (€128 billion annually) exceeded direct health care costs (€93 billion), underscoring the often-hidden contribution made by families and caregivers.

• Ponto de atenção: unpaid.
• Ponto de atenção: caregivers.
• Ponto de atenção: shoulder.

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