Number of people with dementia living at home could double by 2040
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki indicates that the total number of people with dementia will grow significantly in the coming years, and the number of those living at home may even more than double after 2018.
A University of Helsinki study projects that the number of people with dementia living at home in Finland could double by 2040. Currently, roughly 124,000 people have dementia in Finland, and this figure is expected to rise to approximately 216,000 by 2040 due to an aging population and increased life expectancy. If long-term care services continue to decline, the number of people with dementia living at home could increase from 71,000 in 2018 to 170,000 by 2040.
Despite this potential doubling, the growth in dementia cases would be more moderate if an aging population does not lead to a decrease in dementia incidence. Researchers emphasize that the need for care will grow regardless of the number of care places available, as many people with dementia living at home require substantial support and care.
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