JAKARTA, Suaramerdeka.com – Data from the World Alzheimer’s Report 2016 shows that there are around 1.2 million people with dementia in Indonesia. This number is predicted to increase to 4 million people by 2050.
Research Coordinator of the Indonesian Alzheimer’s Foundation, dr. Tara Puspitarini Sari explained that dementia is a decrease in brain function that affects memory, emotions, ways of thinking and other brain functions. Thus, it interferes with a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.
Dementia Alzheimer’s itself can happen to anyone. But usually more common in elderly people or the elderly, over 65 years.
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“Dementia In Indonesia, it is better known as senile dementia, most often caused by Alzheimer’s,” said Dr. Tara during the talk show “Elderly Friendly Facilities and Dementia: The Role of Us All”, in order to launch infographics and e-booklets Get to Know 10 Common Symptoms Dementia Alzheimer’s, a collaboration between Hero Supermarket and the Indonesian Alzheimer’s Foundation (ALZI).
There are at least 10 signs of people with dementia that can be recognized as part of early detection.
Namely, memory impairment, difficulty focusing, difficulty doing familiar activities, disorientation, difficulty understanding visuospatial. Then, communication disorders, putting things out of place, making wrong decisions, withdrawing from relationships, and changes in behavior and personality.
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“All of these symptom common in dementia alzheimer or other types of dementia. But what we see most often in Alzheimer’s dementia.”
Therefore, there are several ways that can be done to avoid risk dementia. Namely by continuing to stimulate the brain physically, mentally and spiritually.
Meanwhile, Diky Risbianto, Head of Corporate and Consumer Affairs of PT Hero Supermarket Tbk stated that his party is committed to educating the public about the importance of knowing symptom the beginning of dementia and alzheimer.
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“Many of our loyal customers are now elderly and are still comfortable shopping at Hero Supermarket.
For this reason, we are committed to providing a shopping room with facilities that provide comfort and security as well as employees who are ready to serve customers in need. All of this is to provide the best shopping experience, especially for the elderly during this pandemic.”
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation and entering its second year is certainly a challenge for all of us.
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The existence of restrictions, especially for the elderly who belong to vulnerable communities are forced to reduce social involvement where this makes them appear isolated from the life of the outside world and easily feel lonely.
As a result, mental health can be impacted in this difficult time, especially for those with Alzheimer’s and People with Dementia (ODD) which is often forgotten.
Previously, Hero Supermarket and ALZI also held socialization and sharing sessions with all employees, especially those who directly serve customers at Hero outlets spread across various parts of Indonesia.
“With the launch of an infographic video and e-booklet “Recognizing 10 Common Symptoms” Dementia Alzheimer’s”, we hope that the Indonesian people can be more familiar with symptom which may be experienced by people around us so that we can easily take other wise steps and accurately provide assistance, “said Diky.
QR Code infographic and e-booklet “Recognize 10 Common Symptoms Dementia Alzheimer’s” can be downloaded for free and easily through the Hero Supermarket website where customers only need to scan the QR Code that is already available at every Hero Supermarket outlet entrance.
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