The policy states that dementia prevention can be achieved through a reduction of risk factors of degenerative diseases and the enhancement of factors supportive to achieve healthy and productive brain. These targets are also covered in the first action plan, which focuses on public awareness campaigns. These programmes are coordinated jointly by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and actors, such as public and private companies, governmental and non-governmental organizations with the goal to intensify campaigns and education in schools, among families, and across society (and including the workforce) (Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia, 2015b).

References:

Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia. (2015b). National Strategy: Management of Alzheimer and Other Dementia Diseases: Towards Healthy and Productive Older Persons. Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia.