Call for national dementia plan


Pang, ADFM executive committee chairman Datuk Dr Yim Khai Kee, Ng, Jamaliah, Ong, Tang and Low holding giant ‘Remember Me’ purple ribbon pins to mark the launch of the The World Alzheimer’s Month 2020 campaign.

THE Alzheimer’s Disease Foun-dation Malaysia (ADFM) is urging the government to have a national dementia plan to address the needs of the nation’s growing ageing population.

“People are now able to live longer, but they are also more susceptible to certain diseases, such as non-communicable diseases, cancer and dementia,” said ADFM executive committee chairman Datuk Dr Yim Khai Kee.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Metro News

Shining spotlight on supermums
Savour steamed meat noodles in Puchong
Time to spread kindness
Teaching aquaculture skills to B40
Next phase of development launched in Pekan Nenas
Project to build ICT skills among Orang Asli wins global award
300 stray dogs neutered in Langkawi so far
Pop-up display of precision watches
Debut novel unstitches Malaysian society
News agency to tap into potential of new media

Others Also Read