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Quezon City, Philippines — On September 7, 2025, the world will take collective steps in the first-ever World Walks Against Dementia (WWAD), a synchronized global movement led by the Purple Angel Global Dementia Awareness Campaign.
Since Purple Angel was launched in Southeast Asia in 2023, many dementia awareness activities such as memory cafés, and community walks have laid the foundation for this historic event. In the Philippines, these initiatives, carried out with the Institute for Dementia Care Asia (IDCA), inspired what has now grown into a worldwide mobilization.
This year, 46 countries will participate simultaneously, creating a united front to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote inclusion for people living with a dementia and their families. The Manila leg will take place at UP Diliman CHK Gym Garden, followed by the Cebu leg at SM Seaside City, which will be led by the Children’s Paradise Montessori School.
The program features awareness talks, the INDAK Dance for the Brain, and a symbolic walk that will echo across the globe. Together, participants will send a resounding message: no one faces dementia alone.
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Dementia Care Online 2025 – Episode 2
Fall Prevention
Practical strategies to reduce risk and promote safe mobility in older adults
The Institute for Dementia Care Asia (IDCA), in collaboration with Gunita para sa Dementia, Otsuka, Purple Angel, and Bahay San Jose, proudly presents the second episode of Dementia Care Online 2025, airing on August 26, 2025.
This episode features Dr. Francis Jonell Basilio, Geriatrician, who will discuss evidence-based approaches to fall prevention—an essential aspect of ensuring safety and promoting independence among older adults. The session will cover practical strategies to minimize risk and support safe mobility, particularly for those living with dementia.
Dementia Care Online 2025 is a free, expert-led educational series aimed at expanding access to credible, up-to-date information on dementia and aging. Each episode is streamed online to reach a global audience—bringing quality knowledge to caregivers, professionals, and families, wherever they may be.
Stay tuned for this important episode—live on Facebook at 6:00 PM (PH) / 11:00 AM (UK).
Free and open to all.
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🟣 BREAKING NEWS
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) — the Philippine government agency responsible for technical-vocational education and skills certification — has officially approved, released, and uploaded the Competency Standards for Dementia Care Level III to its national system for the Implementation Guidelines.
This landmark development represents a major step toward professionalizing dementia care in the Philippines. The new standards set national benchmarks for training and certifying Dementia Care Level III workers, covering:
- Conducting health assessments for people living with dementia
- Implementing tailored treatment plans
- Facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities
- Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
- Providing end-of-life care according to patient preferences
- Practicing self-care to maintain service quality
With the Implementation Guidelines now in TESDA’s system, training institutions in the Philippines can prepare to align their programs once nationwide application begins — paving the way for stronger recognition of dementia care as a specialized profession.
uidelines now in the TESDA system, training institutions can prepare to align their programs once nationwide application begins — paving the way for stronger recognition of dementia care as a specialized profession.
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Dementia Care Online 2025 – Episode 1
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
Understanding behaviors, improving care
The Institute for Dementia Care Asia (IDCA), in collaboration with Gunita para sa Dementia, Otsuka, Purple Angel, and Bahay San Jose, successfully launched the first episode of Dementia Care Online 2025 on July 30, 2025.
The session featured Ma. Lourdes Corrales-Joson, MD (Neurology & Psychiatry), who provided in-depth insights into Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) — a complex set of symptoms that can include agitation, depression, anxiety, delusions, and sleep disturbances.
This episode helped participants understand the underlying causes of these symptoms and explore practical strategies to improve the quality of care for people living with dementia.
Dementia Care Online 2025 is a free, expert-led educational series designed to provide accessible, evidence-based knowledge on dementia and aging-related topics. Each session is delivered online to reach participants globally and enhance awareness anytime, anywhere.
The next episode will focus on Fall Prevention with Dr. Francis Jonell Basilio on August 26, 2025.
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Join us in making a difference!
The Community Outreach Program 2025 brings together passionate advocates, professionals, and community members to strengthen dementia care for our seniors. With events at Josefheim Foundation (July 28, Pililia, Rizal) and Notre Dame de Vie Philippines (August 15, Encanto, Angat Bulacan), this program offers educational sessions, interactive activities, and meaningful connections—all aimed at improving the lives of older adults and those living with dementia.
📅 Don’t miss this chance to empower communities and raise awareness. Contact Ms. Sandie Villaruel at +63 916 348 0636 for more details or scan the QR code on the poster!
Let’s work together for better dementia care. 💜
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