Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction (in Latin 'dementia' means irrationality), which results in a restriction of daily activities and in most cases leads to long term care. Many diseases can result in dementia, the most common one being Alzheimer's disease. The probability of suffering from dementia increases with advancing age and as people live longer, dementia is becoming more common. The prevalence of dementia is reported as 5% among 65 years old, and doubles every five years thereafter. The World Health Organisation estimates that 18 million people are suffering from dementia worldwide. The Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) estimates about 50,000 Malaysians are affected by this condition. People with dementia suffer mainly from poor memory and orientation; limitations of concentration; impaired planning, judgment, and ability to perform daily activities as well as resulting in personality changes as dementia progresses. The demands of care giving are often stressful. On the one hand The Dementia Society Perak wants to create more awareness about the disease. On the other hand we want to support people with dementia and their caregivers to improve the quality of life for everyone. The Dementia Daycare Centre was established on the 13th June 2011. It is open on Mondays to Fridays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. For clients who need transportation to the Center, we offer transport services. The Dementia Society Perak also organizes support group meetings providing opportunities for the caregivers to get together to share their pleasant and painful experiences, and support each other as they go through the journey till the last good-bye. The Dementia Care Centre, set up by the Dementia Society, also organizes short trips/ outings for the centre`s clients. The Dementia Day Care Centre
Location: 56, Jalan Lang, Padang Tembak, 30000 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
