The Philippine population is considered always to be a young one - with people aged below 30 years "young" comprising about 70 percent (!) of the total. In contrast, people who are 65 years old and up are estimated to make up only 4,1 percent.
If one could learn from different media reports, at the recent the Philippine Medical Women's Association diamond anniversary and 60th annual convention at the Manila hotel, a couple of days ago. a symposium was held to discuss also and especially dementia, a serious cognitive disorder and a problem faced by a certain number of people of old age.
Several resource speakers tackled issues related to dementia, such as its social and economic impact, what can be done for the patient in the different stages of disorder, and what is needed in the Philippine setting.
Of course, cases of dementia will also increase in the Philippines. Life has changed also in the Philippines: with the stresses of modern-day living, people have been moving away from taking care of the extended family. Thus, the attenion given to elderly people has dwindled.
What do you think? Are you an expat or a Filipino?
What do you think? Are you an expat or a Filipino?
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