ABSTRACT
Impaired cognitive function is a global public health problem that occurs around the world associated with old age. It is characterized by various degenerative diseases such as Dementia and Alzheimer's whose numbers are increasing every year. Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with doing everyday activities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it is not a part of normal aging. People with dementia have symptoms of cognitive decline that interfere with daily life—including disruptions in language, memory, attention, recognition, problem-solving, and decision-making. The global burden of dementia has been estimated that 35,6 million people are living with dementia worldwide and projected to increase to 65,7 million by 2030 and 115.4 million by 2050. In Indonesia, the dementia prevalence increased twice every 5 years after passing the age of 60 years and reached sixth place among nine countries in Asia. A dementia study based on SurveyMETER that was held in December 2015, revealed that the dementia prevalence in DIY and Central Java was 20.1%, which is more higher than the global condition that under 10%.
