Institute for Dementia Care Asia

Institute for Dementia Care Asia The faculty is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals from the Dementia Society of the Philippines.

(IDCA) is an advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative learning programs in dementia care to provide better care for persons with dementia and their families, and open the best opportunities for its graduates. Programs offered:

Elderly and Dementia Care Course
This is a 160-hour certificate course in dementia care composed of 12 modules with related simulated learning experience in caring for the elderly and persons with dementia. Japanese Language and Culture Program
This program is completed in 360 hours. The goal is to teach students to attain the N4 level of Japanese language proficiency. It incorporates 40 hours of Japanese Language in Caregiving. The academic faculty is level N1 and N2 university professionals in Linguistics and related disciplines. German Language Program (Online)
This is an 8-10-month online program. The goal is to teach students to achieve level B2 of German language proficiency. The faculty are university professionals in European Languages major in Deutsch. INDAK
This is a home-based program for elderly persons with mild cognitive impairment and their families. INDAK or rhythm in Filipino stands for Improving Neurocognition through Dance and Kinesthetics. It consists of 8 structured dance modules designed by a multidisciplinary team combining music, dance recall, and physical exercises to improve and maintain memory and reduce depression. The faculty of INDAK are professionals in Human Kinetics.

27/09/2026

September 26, 2026 ๐Ÿ’œ

The Movement for Memory Cebu (The Philippines) Leg added its steps to *A Thousand Feet. One Beat. One Heart.

What a fun and meaningful morning for dementia awareness! Thank you, Cebu, for walking, dancing, and moving with us. Every step made this leg truly memorable! ๐Ÿ’œ

Shout-out to the energetic Rex Salonoy for leading the dance and for sharing this short video with us.

Special thanks to: MAGANOTE, SMARTMED, and Nature's Spring Water.

24/09/2026

CEBU, ITโ€™S YOUR TURN! ๐Ÿ’œ

Movement for Memory 2026 comes to Cebu this Saturday! Join us as we dance, walk, and move together for dementia awareness.

๐Ÿ“… September 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Pope John XXIII Seminary, Pope John Paul II Avenue, Cebu City
โฐ Assembly: 6:00 AM | Program: 7:00 AM

Register for Cebu City: https://forms.gle/TffU29rUQ5DXzugF6

One movement. One purpose. Stronger dementia awareness.

21/09/2026

THE MOVEMENT IS NOT OVER. ๐Ÿ’œ

The first Movement for Memory may be done, but the Philippines is still moving.

๐Ÿ“ UP Diliman โœ“
๐Ÿ“ Cebu is next
๐Ÿ“ Iloilo together with Roxas + Silay + Bacolod will bring us to our final leg

To everyone asking for the official WWAD 2026 photos and videos, please stand by. Weโ€™re putting them together and there is much more to share.

Three cities. One movement. One message.
Dementia awareness must keep moving.

A THOUSAND FEET. ONE BEAT. ONE HEART.

16/09/2026

OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER
Pinoy World TV
Covering WWAD 2026: Movement for Memory
September 19, 2026 โ€ข UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

MEMORY SCREENINGFree Cognitive & Memory Screening for Older AdultsA simple screening activity designed to help identify ...
16/09/2026

MEMORY SCREENING

Free Cognitive & Memory Screening for Older Adults

A simple screening activity designed to help identify possible changes in memory and cognitive function and encourage appropriate follow up when needed.

September 19, 2026
UP Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Conducted by the Institute for Dementia Care Asia (IDCA) as part of Movement for Memory | World Walks Against Dementia 2026.

A heartfelt thank you to the Quezon City LGU for the strong support extended to Movement for Memory and World Walks Agai...
16/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Quezon City LGU for the strong support extended to Movement for Memory and World Walks Against Dementia 2026.

We are also grateful for the opportunity to connect and explore the possibility of working together on future projects that can benefit our communities.

Thank you, Quezon City, for supporting our movement for dementia awareness.

09/09/2026
22/08/2026

IDCA and UP DanceSport conducting workshop on the anatomy and technicalities of dance.

Dance is both art and science. It trains the brain.

-INDAK

20/08/2026

A huge thank you to the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), the national government agency dedicated to the welfare of older persons in the Philippines, for its incredible support for the World Walk Against Dementia 2026! ๐Ÿ’œ

We are especially grateful for the NCSCโ€™s support in mobilizing senior citizens to take part in this yearโ€™s movement.

๐Ÿ“ Quezon City | September 19, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Cebu City | September 26, 2026

We are excited to bring Movement for Memory to communities across the Philippines and are grateful to have NCSC walking with us!

Thank you, NCSC, for standing behind the World Walks Against Dementia - WWAD2026 and helping make this yearโ€™s movement even bigger and more meaningful. ๐Ÿ’œ

Together, we move for memory.

Purple Angel!!!!!!

MOVEMENT FOR MEMORY IS COMING.On September 19, 2026, we are bringing something special to Quezon City, Philippines for W...
18/08/2026

MOVEMENT FOR MEMORY IS COMING.

On September 19, 2026, we are bringing something special to Quezon City, Philippines for World Walks Against Dementia 2026.

A powerful synchronized movement experience is taking shape, bringing dancers, students, older persons, families, caregivers, advocates, and communities together through dance, movement, and a shared purpose.

Bring your team. Mobilise your community. Support the movement. Be part of something that brings people together for a cause that touches millions of lives.

September 19. UP Diliman Quezon City.

Letโ€™s make the movement bigger than the event.

Letโ€™s move for memory.

Register here: https://forms.gle/EkSco3kbVNXFdAcg7

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