The government of Chile has adopted a national plan on dementia following consultation with Corporación Alzheimer Chile and other key stakeholders. The plan is the 30th to be adopted worldwide, and includes key targets for improving awareness, access to care, support and treatment, research and risk reduction of dementia by 2025.

It is estimated that 180,000 people are living with dementia in Chile. The plan follows the publication of existing plans in Argentina, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and the USA, and includes a budget of USD $5.5m a year for implementation.