The Ministry of Health tries to conduct dementia awareness campaigns in the whole country, every year in September. Actions carried out by dementia associations also greatly contribute to increase dementia awareness, stigma reduction, and the development of dementia-friendly communities. These types of action are supported by the Older People’s Statute as they contribute to increase attention and protection of older people (Presidency of Republic of Brazil, 2003).

References:

Presidency of Republic of Brazil. (2003). Estatuto do Idoso. Presidency of Republic of Brazil; National Congress of Brazil’s Information System. http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/2003/l10.741.htm