The Australia-Filipino Community Services and Dementia Society of the Philippines' continued collaboration has greatly improved diagnosis and quality of care and life for Filipinos living with dementia in Australia.
Key Points
- Dementia Society of the Philippines is composed of medical experts and experts in related sector work to improve diagnosis and the quality of care and life among people living woith dementia.
- The collaboration between AFCS and Dementia Association of the Philippines has resulted in improved diagnosis by introducing tools such as 'mini mental state testing in Filipino and other dialects'.
- Filipino Diaspora around the world, Filipinos in Australia are the only ones who have access to 'culturally specifc care' such as the Maharlika Lodge.
- October is 'Cuppa Time for Dementia' raising dementia awarenes around Australia.
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