Dementia Society Perak is looking for funds to develop the initial dementia-specific household treatment center in the nation.
Its creator Prof Dr Esther Ebenezer claimed in the direction of this end, a fundraising gala supper would certainly be held at Royal Perak Golf Club in Ipoh tonight.
“The aim of the dinner is to raise awareness about dementia and generate funds towards Malaysia’s first purpose-built residential care facility for advanced dementia patients.
“This initiative will provide much-needed support for people living with dementia and their families.
“In doing so, it will address a critical gap in long-term, specialised care in the country,” she claimed when called.
The supper consists of online songs, facts obstacle and charity public auction, with profits straight sustaining the facility of the center.
“This gala dinner is more than a fundraiser; it’s a step towards creating a compassionate, supportive environment for those who need it most,” she included.
StarMetro reported on Nov 24, 2023 on the culture’s strategy to broaden its BebeLEC Day Centre in Jalan Lang, Ipoh, right into a full time household treatment center, setting you back in between RM3mil and RM4mil.
Prof Ebenezer, that is an expert psychoanalyst, claimed the increased center was most likely to be constructed near the BebeLEC centre, with a treatment environment that would certainly consist of daycare in addition to household solutions.
The center, she claimed, would certainly give day-and-night treatment when home monitoring came to be illogical, with the concentrate on palliative assistance and behavioral sign monitoring.
The brand-new center will certainly likewise give an encouraging setting for people that can no more take care of independent living.
“It will be designed to preserve autonomy through structured support, foster social connection via community living and offer specialist care for complex behavioural and cognitive needs.”
Prof Ebenezer included that mental deterioration was an umbrella term defining a variety of dynamic neurological problems that hindered memory, cognition, behavior and practical capability.
The problem decreased the lifestyle for people with mental deterioration and their caretakers.
“The condition frequently results in progressive disability and profound dependency on caregivers.
“The physical, psychological, social and economic burdens placed on families, caregivers and society are substantial.
“Yet, this impact remains unrecognised and undervalued.
“Low public awareness, persistent stigma and misconceptions about dementia often lead to delayed diagnosis and inadequate care,” she included.
For information on the charity event, call 05-506 0806 or WhatsApp 011-6260 0806.
