Care for People Living in the Community
Summary
This quality standard addresses care for people with dementia living in the community, including the assessment of people suspected to have dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The quality standard focuses on primary care, specialist care, hospital outpatient services, home care, and community support services. It also provides guidance on support for care partners of people with dementia.
This quality standard does not apply to care provided in an emergency department or hospital inpatient setting or to people living in long-term care homes, nor does it address specific aspects of palliative care for people with dementia.
For a quality standard that addresses care for people with dementia and the specific behaviours of agitation or aggression who are in an emergency department, admitted to a hospital, or in a long-term care home, refer to Behavioural Symptoms of Dementia: Care for People in Hospitals and Long-Term Care Homes.
For a quality standard that addresses palliative care, refer to Palliative Care: Care for Adults With a Serious Illness.
This quality standard was completed in March 2018 and updated in September 2024.