A variety of important information on dementia such as risk factors, symptoms or warning signs and cognitive assessment of dementia were shared with the senior citizens in Temburong District during the Community Screening for Dementia Programme, 28th September morning. The programme organised by Dementia Brunei in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports and the Temburong Senior Citizens Activity Centre, was held at the Bumiputera Building in Bangar Town.
20 members of the Temburong Senior Citizens Activity Centre attended the session. Dr. Jian Yu Lei, a Geriatric Medical Officer among other things, explained that Dementia is often misunderstood and its awareness need to be enhanced at every level of society in the country.
Source: Radio Television Brunei