# Italy Alzheimer’s care and prevention efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-alzheimers-care-and-prevention-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-11T00:06:31.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In Italy, efforts to address dementia and Alzheimer’s care have focused on both preventative education and the management of systemic resource shortages. Initial initiatives included the launch of StareAccanto, an online multidisciplinary training program designed to support family caregivers with practical guidance on communication, legal safeguards, and behavioral management. This coincided with research advocating for a “brain longevity” approach to prevent cognitive decline through diet, exercise, and stress management. However, healthcare advocates have since raised alarms regarding a growing care crisis. In regions such as Arezzo and Fano, officials have criticized the insufficiency of current infrastructure and funding. While regional governments have authorized an increase in residential care beds, critics note that a lack of accreditation and state-subsidized integration may force families to pay high private rates, leaving economically vulnerable populations without adequate support. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Italy healthcare advocates warn of Alzheimer’s care crisis Italian officials and healthcare leaders warn that increasing Alzheimer’s care beds without state subsidies leaves families facing high private costs and fails to address the urgent needs of caregivers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-healthcare-advocates-warn-of-alzheimers-care-crisis ### 2026-07-29: Italy expands online training for dementia caregivers and advocates brain‑longevity prevention Italy rolls out the StareAccanto online caregiver training and promotes a brain‑longevity method that could prevent nearly half of dementia cases, stressing lifestyle, exercise and wellbeing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-expands-online-training-for-dementia-caregivers-and-advocates-brainlongevity-prevention --- Cite as: Italy Alzheimer’s care and prevention efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italy-alzheimers-care-and-prevention-efforts