Dementia is not a normal part of ageing …
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16/07/2025 17:33 Indonesian Dr Cely Gultom is a GP and GP specialist in Women's Health. She explained that the first contact to deal with dementia is GP. She reiterated that dementia occurs due the damage of brain cells and therefore it is not true that dementia is a normal part of ageing. And why dementia happens - there are still more to learn about it. - The important message she would like to tell us is that as we age, changes occur to our brain that can affect our memory and thinking. Which is normal. But when we notice changes in our thinking or behaviour or concerned about increasing lapse in our memory, we should see a doctor. Even though there is no single medical test to show if someone has dementia. National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500 or dementia.org.au Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 3 pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and listen to our podcasts .
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