Dementia awareness, knowledge and stigma in the Asia Pacific
13:30-15:00 October 25, 2024
Dementia awareness, knowledge, and attitudes (i.e. dementia literacy) impacts on dementia risk-reduction and help-seeking in the public, care practices of family and professionals and government policy. Increasing dementia literacy and decreasing stigma is a global public health challenge. This symposium features speakers from the Philippines, Malaysia, China and Australia. Presentations will describe dementia awareness and knowledge, and strategies to improve dementia literacy in family carers and the public. The interaction between dementia awareness and government policy will also be highlighted. Attendees will gain understanding of misbeliefs around dementia and ideas for improving dementia literacy.
Organizer
Prof. Lee-Fay Low, University of Sydney
Presentations
13:30-13:45 Dementia awareness and promotion strategies in the Philippines
Prof. Veeda Michelle Anlacan, University of the Philippines
13:45-14:00 Primary health professionals’ dementia knowledge, attitudes and care approach: a cross-sectional survey in China
Prof. Jing Wang, Xi’an Jiaotong University
14:00-14:15 Dementia awareness in government and health systems
Prof. Maw Pin Tan, University Malaysia
14:15-14:30 Dementia awareness in older Chinese: A Comparison between Melbourne and Beijing
Dr. Mei Zhao, Beijing Haidian Psychological Rehabilitation Hospital
14:30-14:45 Face Dementia: An Australian campaign to increase timely diagnosis of dementia
Prof. Lee-Fay Low, University of Sydney
14:45-15:00 Discussion