The elderly Indian population is increasing due to improved lifespan. Dementia, which impairs mental processes, affects millions and is often referred to as a hidden epidemic. Currently, an estimated 8.8 million Indians over the age of 60 have dementia. By 2050, people over 60 are predicted to make up 19.1% of the population. Globally, there are 50 million people with dementia, with ten million new diagnoses every year.
Alzheimer's dementia is the most common cause of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, reasoning, judgement, and comprehension. The irreversible decline in intellectual and physical functioning places a significant burden on both families and society. Prevalence of dementia in India Changes in the brain, leading to dementia, start at least a decade before the clinical symptoms appear. Research indicates that Alzheimer's dementia can develop over 20- 30 years. Brain…
