It is estimated over 200,000 Malaysians currently suffer from dementia. That number is only set to increase over the next few decades, with some projections putting it at a 300% increase in the next 30 years. Is Malaysia prepared to provide support and services for the growing number of individuals affected by dementia — not only to improve the quality of their lives, but that of their carers? Melisa Idris speaks to Gan Chong Shyan, Project Director at Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia.
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