Advancing Dementia Care Continuity: The 3A (Awareness, Attitude, Action) Framework

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Public Health
• Neurology

Background:

• Dementia care continuity is crucial for individuals with dementia.
• China's National Action Plan on Response to Dementia (2024-2030) provides a strategic framework.
• World Alzheimer's Month 2025 highlights the global focus on dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the current state of dementia care continuity in China.
• To identify critical gaps in dementia care.
• To propose a framework for improving dementia care continuity.

Main Methods:

• Perspective article.
• Review of global dementia action plans.
• Analysis of China's National Action Plan on Response to Dementia (2024-2030).

Main Results:

• Significant gaps exist in dementia care continuity in China.
• Global dementia action plans offer strategic insights.
• China's national plan outlines key approaches.

Conclusions:

• The 3A approach (Awareness, Attitude, Action) is proposed as a framework.
• Strengthening the continuum of care is essential.
• Transforming knowledge into action is key for dementia care improvement.