| Alzheimer Indonesia (Yayasan Alzheimer Indonesia) | |
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| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Type | Non-Profit Organization |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Focus Areas | Alzheimer's Awareness, Caregiver Support, Healthcare Training, Policy Advocacy |
| Scope | National (Indonesia) |
| Estimated Dementia Cases | ~1.7 million (2024) |
Alzheimer Indonesia (Yayasan Alzheimer Indonesia) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and supporting people with dementia and their families throughout the Indonesian archipelago[1]. Founded in 2004, the organization has grown to become the leading voice for dementia advocacy in Indonesia, working across healthcare, social services, and policy to improve the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation with over 270 million people, faces a rapidly growing dementia burden. Current estimates suggest approximately 1.7 million people in Indonesia are living with dementia, a figure projected to triple by 2050 as the population ages[2]. This presents significant challenges for a middle-income country with limited specialized dementia care infrastructure and significant geographic and cultural diversity across its 17,000 islands.
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