for people with dementia, alzheimer's or mental disabilities, performances should be extended. they get them if they are not yet in care level i. here they went from €460 to €2400. on 1 july 2008, a basic amount and an increased amount were introduced. the basic amount can be up to €1,200 per year and is intended for those with a comparatively lower overall support costs. the referred amount of up to €2,400 is intended for people with higher overall support costs in relation to care needs. these amounts are paid in addition to proper care. people with dementia receiving better care in nursing homes. for these people, additional support staff is deployed, financed by the care funds. further services amounting to €200 million will be spent.