An active and well-informed lifestyle against dementia

The rate of people living and affected by dementia is on the rise. A recent study states that more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia.

Experts from the Dementia Society of the Philippines from (left) Marvin Ignacio, Physiotherapist with AFCS Chaplain Norminda Forteza, (right) Dr Bong Sanosa, and Dr Anne Christine Guevarra, Dementia Society of the Philippines were in Melbourne to visit senior members of the AFCS community. Credit: SBS Filipino

Key Points

• It is important to maintain an active life for your mental and physical well-being.
• It is essential to be physically independent as much as possible.
• 16-22 September is Dementia Action Week.

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How stigma is leading to a dangerous delay in dementia diagnosis

SBS Filipino

20/09/202406:30

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Family support can make a lot of difference for those diagnosed with dementia

SBS Filipino

16/09/202209:14

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Turning negatives into positives

SBS Filipino

01/12/202116:51

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