Dementia Care • Awareness • Support

Supporting People Living With Dementia Across Tanzania

Fight Dementia and Care Organization improves dementia awareness, timely diagnosis, caregiver support, memory clinics, research and advocacy for dementia-friendly communities.

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Early diagnosis saves dignity

Learn the early signs of dementia and help families access support before the condition progresses.

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Leadership Message

A message from FDCO leadership

Together, we are working to build a future where people living with dementia receive dignity, understanding, timely care and community support across Tanzania.

Dr. [Leader Name]

Executive Director, FDCO

Dementia Advocacy

“At FDCO, we believe every person living with dementia deserves dignity, compassionate care and community understanding. Through awareness, memory clinics and caregiver support, we aim to improve lives and strengthen families across Tanzania.”

Leading dementia awareness and policy advocacy initiatives.

Dr. [Leader Name]

Programs & Community Director

Community Care

“Families caring for loved ones with dementia should never feel alone. FDCO is committed to supporting caregivers, promoting healthy aging and creating dementia-friendly communities where compassion and care thrive.”

Supporting caregivers, outreach and community programs.

Building hope, dignity and support for every family

FDCO continues working with healthcare professionals, caregivers, institutions and communities to improve dementia awareness, diagnosis, care and advocacy throughout Tanzania.

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About FDCO

A Tanzanian NGO dedicated to dementia care, awareness and family support

Fight Dementia and Care Organization works to improve the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias across Tanzania Mainland.

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Who we are

FDCO is a registered dementia non-governmental organization under the Tanzania Ministry of Health NGO department. The organization was registered on 17 August 2018, with its area of operation covering Tanzania Mainland.

Memory Clinics

Increasing timely and accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, followed by care, treatment and family guidance.

Caregiver Support

Supporting carers of people living with dementia so they can provide safer, compassionate and quality care at home and in communities.

Dementia-Friendly Communities

Promoting healthy aging, public awareness and supportive environments where people living with dementia and their carers are respected.

Research & Advocacy

Collaborating with institutions on dementia research, clinical trials and advocating for a national dementia policy in Tanzania.

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Our commitment

FDCO focuses on awareness, diagnosis, post-diagnostic care, treatment support, caregiver education, dementia-friendly communities and improved dementia policy for Tanzania.

Dementia Awareness

Understanding dementia helps families recognize changes early

Dementia is not just memory loss. It can affect thinking, communication, mood, behavior, movement, relationships and the ability to manage daily life.

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Why awareness matters

Early recognition can help families seek assessment, treatment guidance, caregiver support and safer care planning.

Early Signs

Dementia may start with small changes that become more noticeable over time. Families should pay attention when changes disrupt daily life.

✓ Forgetting recent information
✓ Confusion with time or place
✓ Difficulty completing familiar tasks
✓ Changes in mood or personality

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Family & Caregiver Support

Caring for a person living with dementia can be emotionally, physically and financially challenging.

✓ Caregiver education
✓ Home care guidance
✓ Emotional support
✓ Safety and daily routine planning

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Risk Reduction

Some dementia risks can be reduced through healthier lifestyles, better chronic disease control and supportive communities.

✓ Physical activity and healthy aging
✓ Blood pressure and diabetes control
✓ Social connection and mental wellbeing
✓ Avoiding smoking and harmful alcohol use

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Memory Clinic Support

When should a family seek help?

Families should seek support when memory, thinking, communication, behavior or daily functioning changes become repeated, worrying or unsafe.

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Common dementia-related conditions

Alzheimer’s Disease

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

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Memory Clinic Support

Concerned about memory loss or dementia symptoms?

FDCO supports families through dementia screening, early assessment, diagnosis guidance, treatment support, caregiver counselling and post-diagnostic care planning.

Dementia Assessment

Early screening and memory evaluation support.

Specialist Guidance

Clinical support and referral coordination.

Caregiver Counselling

Emotional support and practical caregiving advice.

Care Planning

Long-term support and follow-up care coordination.

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Updates, awareness articles and community stories

Stay informed about dementia education, caregiver support, memory clinic services, advocacy work and community outreach activities.

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Featured Awareness

10 early signs of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias

Learn how to recognize warning signs such as memory loss, confusion, difficulty completing familiar tasks, communication problems and changes in mood or personality.

Memory Loss Confusion Early Help

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Caregivers

How caregivers can support people living with dementia

Practical support for families providing daily care, emotional support, safety planning and home routines.

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Community

Building dementia-friendly communities in Tanzania

Creating safer, informed and supportive communities where people living with dementia and carers are respected.

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Prevention

Healthy aging and dementia risk reduction

Learn how physical activity, social connection, heart health and better lifestyle choices may support brain health.

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Clinic

When should families visit a memory clinic?

Understand when repeated memory, behavior, communication or daily functioning changes require professional support.

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Get Involved

Help us bring dementia care, awareness and support closer to families

Your donation, partnership or volunteer support can help FDCO reach more communities, caregivers and people living with dementia across Tanzania.

Donate

Support outreach and care.

Volunteer

Join awareness activities.

Partner

Work with FDCO.

Be part of the mission

Help FDCO create dementia-friendly communities and support families caring for loved ones.

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