05.05. Is there any evidence of current or changing perceptions of dementia? If so, what is motivating these changes? | Indonesia

05.05. Is there any evidence of current or changing perceptions of dementia? If so, what is motivating these changes? | Indonesia

19 Apr 2022

One of the results of the public awareness raising campaign is that more people contacted ALZI to seek for information on or help with dementia. It shows that there is a change in the perception towards dementia. Since life expectancy in Indonesia has increased over the last decades, the public has become more aware of dementia. They understand that it is important to have early recognition of the signs and symptoms of dementia.