Improving awareness among patients, earlier and better diagnosis hold key to combating dementia
The HinduImproving awareness among patients on their condition, earlier and better diagnosis and improving the quality of health care form a package of solutions that will help persons with dementia, Sube Banerjee, professor of mental health and ageing, Institute of Psychiatry, and Clinical Director, Maudsley, the UK, said here on Thursday. Showcasing the National Dementia Strategy of the U.K., Prof. Banerjee said the aim was to promote better living for people with dementia. Arunachalam Endowment Oration organised by the Neurosciences India Group, on ‘Mental health for older people in the 21st century – challenges and solutions in depression and dementia.' Focussing on depression as another crucial mental health issue among senior citizens, he said about 12-15 per cent of senior citizens were depressed.
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