Republic Act No. 509

: Proclamation No. 1136 declares the third week of September of every year as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week in the Philippines.
: The purpose is to raise awareness about Alzheimer's Disease (AD), promote prevention, treatment, and chronic care strategies, and address the growing concerns related to AD in the Philippines.
: The Alzheimer's Disease Association of the Philippines, composed of multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals, researchers, and family caregivers.
: Because it is a common form of dementia causing long-term disability, requires chronic care, and its incidence increases with the aging population, which is expected to grow significantly.
: It is estimated that by 2010, the number of Filipinos above 65 years of age will double, and by 2030, 14.5 million Filipinos will be at risk of AD.
: AD may affect the economy and the delivery of healthcare services due to the growing elderly population and the burden of care required.
: The proclamation emphasizes the prevention, treatment, and ideal chronic care of individuals with AD and related disorders, pursued dynamically and exuberantly.
: No, Proclamation No. 1136 does not specify penalties or sanctions; it primarily serves to declare an awareness week.
: The President exercised the powers vested in her by law to declare a national awareness week for Alzheimer's Disease.