health
March 18, 2026
On World Theatre Day, premiere of 'Do Not Forget Me' at Bitef
Every year, 10 million new cases of dementia are recorded worldwide, according to World Health Organization data, which means a new case occurs almost every three seconds. Forgetfulness is not just a symptom of the disease; it is a matter of society's collective responsibility towards the elderly, the sick, and those who care for them, which is what the play 'Do Not Forget Me' addresses.
TL;DR
- 10 million new dementia cases annually worldwide, a new case every three seconds.
- Play 'Do Not Forget Me' addresses dementia and societal responsibility towards the elderly and caregivers.
- Beograd premiere on March 27th at Bitef Theatre.
- The play is created through a theatrical process with communities from Futog and Novi Sad.
- Features personal stories, hallucinations, paranoias, and daily rituals of care and loss.
- Highlights the exhausting circumstances of individuals with dementia and their unsupported caregivers.
- Part of the 'Caravan of Solidarity' project promoting cross-border cooperation between Serbia and Hungary on older people's rights.
- Project co-financed by the EU through Interreg VI-A IPA Hungary-Serbia program.
- Over 57 million people live with dementia globally; an estimated 160,000 in Serbia.
- Number of dementia cases projected to reach 139 million by 2050.
- Ticket prices range from 1000 to 1200 dinars with discounts available.
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