Alzheimer's Disease Association of the Philippines

14/10/2025

October 5, 2025 | Brgy. Forbes Park

Healthy Aging and Dementia Awareness Forum held at Brgy. Forbes Park.

09/10/2025

September 29, 2025 | Robinsons Santiago, Isabela

Maraming salamat sa ating mga barangay health workers, family members, at caregivers sa Isabela na nakibahagi sa ating Dementia Awareness Lay Forum!

Lubos na pasasalamat din sa ating mga partners na naging daan para maging matagumpay ang event na ito — Geriatric Care Unit and Internal Medicine–Section of Neurology of Southern Isabela Medical Center, DOH Region II-Southern Isabela Medical Center, Santiago City Medical Society, at Robinsons Santiago! 🙌

03/10/2025

October 1, 2025 | SM Mall of Asia

In celebration of the 2025 National Elderly Filipino Week, the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines (ADAP) proudly joined the Walk for Life: Healthy Brain, Healthy Life held at SM Mall of Asia.

The event was a resounding success, drawing over 600 participants to promote brain health among Filipino older adults. Our very own ADAP President, Dr. Alvin Cenina, also delivered an insightful talk on dementia awareness during the program.

This meaningful activity was led by the Australian-Filipino Community Services, in partnership with the National Commission of Senior Citizens, the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, and SM Cares.

01/10/2025

Join us on our 10th meeting for the ADAP Virtual Support Group 2025 with the topic '𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫' on October 4, 2025 (Saturday), from 3PM to 4PM via Zoom.

Click this link to register: https://forms.gle/LwMENw5wsqhkMPPL7

See you there!

30/09/2025

Kick-off of the 2025 National Celebration of Elderly Filipino Week!

Join us tomorrow, October 1 (Wednesday), from 5:00 AM to 12:00 NN at SM Mall of Asia for the Walk for Life.

This activity is spearheaded by the Australian-Filipino Community Services (AFCS), in partnership with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) and the Alzheimer’s Disease Association of the Philippines (ADAP).

📌 See the program below and be part of this meaningful celebration!

28/09/2025

What is the role of a Physiatrist or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist in dementia care?

Let’s find out as our very own ADAP board member, Dr. Maria Victoria Tangco, shares her expertise on this topic, including practical daily strategies and the long-term benefits of therapy for persons living with dementia.

27/09/2025

See you soon, Isabela!!

Sa mga caregivers at kapamilya natin sa Isabela, inaanyayahan po namin kayo sa aming Dementia Lay Forum na gaganapin sa Lunes, Setyembre 29, 2025, mula 1:00 PM hanggang 4:00 PM sa Robinsons Santiago, Santiago City, Isabela.

Magkita-kita po tayo!

27/09/2025

"Sa Pilipinas, meron tayong humigit-kumulang 1 milyon ang may dementia.... Sa ating estimates, sa bawat 100 senior citizens, meron tayo sigurong mga 10 ang may dementia"

— DOH Asec. Albert Domingo sa kanyang pagtalakay hinggil sa Alzheimer’s disease at iba pang uri ng dementia sa Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon bilang paggunita sa World Alzheimer’s Month.

26/09/2025

𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐏 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
September 19–20, 2025 | Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria

Here are the highlights of our milestone gathering, where we celebrated 25 years of advocacy together with our participants, speakers, partners, and ADAP founders and new members.

We were deeply honored to have DOH Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa and NCSC Chair Dr. Mary Jean Loreche grace our opening ceremony.

This event was truly a celebration of our shared commitment, partnership, and hope for persons living with dementia and their families.

Maraming salamat po! 💜

19/09/2025

18/09/2025

🎉 EXCITING NEWS!

To our pre-registrants, we can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow at the convention! Arrive early for a chance to win an overnight hotel staycation.

To join the Early Bird Raffle, simply complete your registration at the venue by 8:00 AM.

17/09/2025

❗️40% sa kaso ng Alzheimer’s, Kayang Maiwasan o Mapigil ang Paglala❗️

Ayon sa World Health Organization, hanggang 40% ng mga kaso ng Alzheimer’s ay maaaring maiwasan o mapigil ang paglala sa pamamagitan ng:

✅regular na ehersisyo
✅masustansyang pagkain
✅cognitive stimulation - malusog na aktibidad para sa isip
✅regular na management ng highblood at diabetes
✅maagang pagkonsulta sa Mental Health Access Sites: https://bit.ly/MAP-MHAccessSites