Alzheimer's Awareness Week Declaration

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PROCLAMATION NO. 1136: Alzheimer's Awareness Week Declaration

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Alzheimer's Awareness Week Declaration

Law: Proclamation No. 1136

Decision Date: Sep 8, 2006

Proclamation No. 1136 designates the third week of September as Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week in the Philippines, recognizing the increasing prevalence of the disease among the elderly population and emphasizing the need for proactive measures in prevention, treatment, and chronic care.

Law Summary

Background and Rationale

Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines established in 2000 involving healthcare professionals, researchers, and family caregivers.
AD is an age-related disease causing long-term disability requiring chronic care, affecting families and the wider community.
The Filipino elderly population (above 65 years) is projected to double by 2010, increasing the prevalence of AD.
By 2030, an estimated 14.5 million Filipinos will be at risk of AD.

Health and Societal Impact

AD and related disorders are significant health challenges due to the growing elderly population.
Certain lifestyle factors increase the risk, exacerbating the incidence of AD among Filipinos.
AD poses economic challenges, impacting healthcare delivery and national productivity.

Preventive and Care Strategies

Emphasizes the importance of dynamic and vigorous approaches in prevention, treatment, and chronic care for AD patients.
Encourages multi-sectoral involvement for managing the disease burden and mitigating associated disabilities and economic impacts.

Legal Authority and Implementation

The proclamation is issued by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, under her constitutional and legal powers.
The proclamation formalizes the annual observance to foster awareness and mobilize efforts in AD prevention and care.

Formalization

The proclamation was signed and sealed on September 8, 2006, in Manila, signifying official government recognition and support for AD awareness initiatives.

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