DEMENTIA NO LONGER THE EXCLUSIVE DOMAIN OF THE ELDERLY

In 2010, there were 3.7 Million people with dementia. This number is expected to grow within the coming years. It is an illness which is no longer the exclusive domain of with the elderly.

Dementia CARE in SCARF is building a career training program at home towards reducing stigma and raising awareness on the condition that are a result of loss of brain function. It hopes to develop through physio and occupational therapy inputs needed with the family members first.