Perspectives in dementia care and health policy
14 years, 5 months ago

Perspectives in dementia care and health policy

The Hindu  

A brainstorming session on future perspectives in dementia care and health policy, at the National Dementia Summit held recently in New Delhi, is most insightful. The large number of stakeholders becomes apparent: apart from Government, civil society agencies, medical, nursing, paramedical and other professionals, university faculty and researchers and those engaged in the care of dementia; the person affected, their caregivers and families, clearly should all have a say in health policy development. Discussing the focus of a health policy, there is general agreement that all essential domains of dementia care need to be addressed: thus the person, family especially the principal caregiver and community health resources all need importance. The majority of chronic diseases, a rising burden in India today, will require a similar approach: paradigms that address long term care ; participation and co-operation among a range of agencies, often as different from one another as chalk is from cheese; and inclusive, bottom up health policy development.

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Indian Institute of Science researchers highlight India’s need for national dementia policy with focus on cultural factors
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indian Institute of Science researchers highlight India’s need for national dementia policy with focus on cultural factors

The Hindu  

A recent paper by researchers from the Centre for Brain Research at the Indian Institute of Science has highlighted the need for a comprehensive dementia policy in India to address the needs of the older population and their caregivers on a national scale. Need to expand healthcare infrastructure Asserting the importance of early detection, awareness and effective care systems, Thomas …

China launches action plan to tackle dementia amid aging population challenge
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China launches action plan to tackle dementia amid aging population challenge

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has rolled out a national action plan to address senile dementia, which poses significant challenges to the well-being of elderly people and their families, amid a rapidly aging population in the country. The growth rate of senile dementia prevalence will be effectively controlled through widespread cognitive function screenings for the elderly, with early intervention guaranteed for those …

Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals

The Hindu  

Dementia India Alliance, in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, has drafted the Dementia Friendly Hospital Checklist, said Radha S. Murthy, President of the NGO, speaking at the valedictory of the two-day International Dementia Care Conference that concluded in the city on Saturday. NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy emphasised the need for networking and collaboration among …

Dementia projected to affect 15.3 crore people by 2050
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dementia projected to affect 15.3 crore people by 2050

The Hindu  

Some 5.7 crore people had dementia in the world in 2019. This is projected to increase to 15.3 crore in 2050, said Graeme Prior, president of the International Federation of Ageing, at the inauguration of the International Dementia Care Conference on Friday. Dr. Radha S. Murthy, president of Dementia India Alliance, said currently, approximately 88 lakh people in India live …

Free dementia risk reduction workshop held
6 months ago

Free dementia risk reduction workshop held

The Hindu  

To mark, World Alzheimer’s Day 2024, Dementia India Alliance, an NGO promoting the cause of dementia, organised a free workshop on ‘Dementia Risk Reduction’ on Saturday. With dementia affecting over 88 lakh people in India and projections suggesting a rise to 1.7 core by 2036, the need for preventive strategies is more critical than ever, said Radha S. Murthy, DIA …

Lifestyle changes such as eating less, keeping active and cutting out alcohol and cigarettes could halve the risk of dementia, study reveals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lifestyle changes such as eating less, keeping active and cutting out alcohol and cigarettes could halve the risk of dementia, study reveals

Daily Mail  

Half of dementia cases could be prevented if people adopted healthier and more environmentally-friendly lifestyles, a study will reveal this week. By eating less, keeping active, cutting out alcohol and cigarettes and exercising the brain, it is possible for people to take their fate into their own hands even if they are at high genetic risk. Half of dementia cases …

Addressing risk factors could reduce dementia cases by 40%: report
8 months ago

Addressing risk factors could reduce dementia cases by 40%: report

The Hindu  

The rapid growth of India’s aging population, coupled with a rise in modifiable risk factors such as air pollution, hypertension, traumatic brain injury, and obesity, presents a significant challenge for the nation’s public health and social care systems. Addressing risk factors To confront the impending dementia crisis over the next two decades, India must take a proactive approach to addressing …

Study highlights need for specialised rehabilitation for young-onset dementia patients
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Study highlights need for specialised rehabilitation for young-onset dementia patients

The Hindu  

An article by an international group of multi-disciplinary dementia specialists, including those from NIMHANS, on rehabilitation services for young-onset-dementia highlights the urgent need for specialised rehabilitation services tailored to enhance the functionality and quality of life for such patients. Explains how services can be embedded in existing settings The researchers, including Suvarna Alladi and Faheem Arshad from the Department of …

Alzheimer’s Disease International calls for extension to global action plan on public health response to dementia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alzheimer’s Disease International calls for extension to global action plan on public health response to dementia

The Hindu  

A new report titled “From Plan to Impact”, released on May 29 at the World Health Assembly, has revealed that less than a fifth of all 194 World Health Organisation member states, including India, have followed through on their promise to develop a National Dementia Plan by 2025. Following this, Alzheimer’s Disease International has called for a 10-year extension to …

What we can do to protect people from dementia
1 year, 3 months ago

What we can do to protect people from dementia

The Independent  

The shadow that looms over all of us. A new report from Alzheimer’s Research UK shows that dementia risk rises with increasing deprivation, and people living in deprived areas die from dementia at an earlier age than people in more privileged areas. Alzheimer’s Research UK, reviewing the evidence, calls for action in five areas to delay the onset of dementia …

Awareness of dementia is key to understanding patients and supporting them, say speakers at a workshop
1 year, 3 months ago

Awareness of dementia is key to understanding patients and supporting them, say speakers at a workshop

The Hindu  

Dementia is a neurodegenerative brain disorder, characterised by difficulties with memory, problem-solving and performing routine tasks. The workshop on ‘Caring for Dementia across the spectrum- Effective Management Strategies for Different Stages,’ was organised by DIA in association with Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation and Indian Oil. Dr. K. Venkateswarlu, Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurology, Andhra Medical College, said that one …

What to read about dementia
1 year, 3 months ago

What to read about dementia

The Economist  

D EMENTIA IS A global emergency. Yet health authorities do not regard it as among the world’s most pressing medical issues. One reason may be that the biggest reason for its rise is something to be cheered: in most countries, people are living longer. And dementia does not arrive at the viral speed of a pandemic but at the plodding, …

India needs to gear up for the emerging dementia epidemic, say experts
1 year, 6 months ago

India needs to gear up for the emerging dementia epidemic, say experts

The Hindu  

With India’s elderly population expected to touch 20 crore in 2031, there is a growing demand for a national action plan to tackle rising cases of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia which can impair memory and significantly lower quality of life. Cost implications According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Public Health in 2013, the …

World Alzheimer’s Report 2022 focuses on need for essential post-diagnosis care
2 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Report 2022 focuses on need for essential post-diagnosis care

The Hindu  

In response to new data showing that up to 85% of the over 55 million people living with dementia worldwide may not receive post-diagnosis care, global dementia experts have called for post-diagnosis dementia care, treatment and support to be recognised as a human right. On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day observed on September 21, Alzheimer’s Disease International, the international …

NIMHANS paper in World Alzheimer’s Report emphasises socio-culturally appropriate dementia intervention
2 years, 6 months ago

NIMHANS paper in World Alzheimer’s Report emphasises socio-culturally appropriate dementia intervention

The Hindu  

Recognising that socio-cultural practices profoundly impact the lives of people living with dementia, a team of researchers from NIMHANS and Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, India, have recommended that enhancing efforts to impact public perception, healthcare systems, and policy can contribute to improving the quality of life in people living with dementia. According to a paper titled Cultural …

Dementia cases to rise sharply
3 years, 2 months ago

Dementia cases to rise sharply

The Hindu  

A diagnosis of dementia is a frightening prospect. Although it's a grim prediction, many of the risk factors for dementia are what scientists describe as "modifiable" — meaning, changes in behavior can affect your chances of developing dementia. The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention lists 12 main risks: Lower levels of education, hypertension, impaired hearing, smoking, obesity, depression, a lack …

Dementia: A sharp rise in cases expected — how to avoid being one of them
3 years, 2 months ago

Dementia: A sharp rise in cases expected — how to avoid being one of them

Hindustan Times  

As scientists predict dementia cases will triple over the next three decades, we asked an expert how to identify the early symptoms and what we can do to avoid it. Although it's a grim prediction, many of the risk factors for dementia are what scientists describe as "modifiable" — meaning, changes in behavior can affect your chances of developing dementia. …

People living with dementia in India will triple to 11 million by 2050, says report
3 years, 2 months ago

People living with dementia in India will triple to 11 million by 2050, says report

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: By 2050, 11.44 million people in India are expected to be living with dementia, which is up from 3.84 million in 2019, according to the Global Burden of Disease study published in the Lancet Public Health on Friday. “India’s burden would be much higher than what the Global Burden of Disease data shows,” said Dr Neeraj Jain, a neurology …

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ailment
4 years, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer’s Day 2020: Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Ailment

News 18  

September 21 is observed as World Alzheimer’s day every year. Here’s everything you need to know about the disease: Symptoms and effects With a global number as high as 44 million, the accounted number of Alzheimer’s patients in India is about 4 million, according to alz.org. It’s mostly associated with short term memory; the patient would still identify their belongings …

Government must emphasis prevention in dementia strategy: experts
5 years, 5 months ago

Government must emphasis prevention in dementia strategy: experts

Dutch News  

A group of 67 prominent healthcare professionals have sent an open letter to the government, urging ministers to do all they can to prevent dementia. ‘There is broad consensus that making a serious attempt to tackle dementia will lead to a 20% reduction in new patients over 12 years,’ the letter said. ‘That would mean in the Netherlands, by a …

Government must emphasis prevention in dementia strategy: experts
5 years, 5 months ago

Government must emphasis prevention in dementia strategy: experts

Dutch News  

A group of 67 prominent healthcare professionals have sent an open letter to the government, urging ministers to do all they can to prevent dementia. ‘There is broad consensus that making a serious attempt to tackle dementia will lead to a 20% reduction in new patients over 12 years,’ the letter said. ‘That would mean in the Netherlands, by a …

Doctors, scientists call Health Minister to focus on dementia prevention
5 years, 5 months ago

Doctors, scientists call Health Minister to focus on dementia prevention

NL Times  

Dozens of doctors, professors and other scientists called on the Dutch government to give more attention to preventative measures against dementia. A strong commitment to prevention can lead to a significant decrease in new patients, they said in an open letter addressed to Minister Hugo de Jonge of Public Health and published by NRC. "There is a broad consensus that …

‘Memory Walk’ taken out
5 years, 6 months ago

‘Memory Walk’ taken out

The Hindu  

A ‘memory walk’ was taken out to mark World Alzheimer’s Month here on Saturday to draw attention to the issues related to dementia. The walk was conducted by Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, Mysuru chapter in association with Sarada Village College of Pharmacy and Apnadesh, Mysuru, The ARDSI said alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia …

A fourth of Indians consider dementia ‘dangerous’
5 years, 6 months ago

A fourth of Indians consider dementia ‘dangerous’

The Hindu  

Almost a quarter of Indians surveyed said that they considered those suffering from dementia to be “dangerous” and about three-fourths opined that those with dementia are “impulsive and unpredictable,” according to a report released by Alzheimer’s Disease International, a London-based non-profit organisation. The survey by the London School of Economics was meant to gauge attitudes towards dementia among those suffering …

Quit smoking, reduce obesity and keep learning new things to cut dementia risk
7 years, 8 months ago

Quit smoking, reduce obesity and keep learning new things to cut dementia risk

Hindustan Times  

Learning new things, eating and drinking well, not smoking and limiting hearing loss and loneliness could prevent a third of dementia cases, health experts have said. “Although dementia is diagnosed in later life, the brain changes usually begin to develop years before,” said Gill Livingston, a professor at University College London and one of 24 international experts commissioned by The …

'Use it or lose it' lifestyle changes could protect brain from dementia – and help 80,000 people a year
10 years, 3 months ago

'Use it or lose it' lifestyle changes could protect brain from dementia – and help 80,000 people a year

The Independent  

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“Healthy lifestyle keeps dementia at bay”
11 years, 5 months ago

“Healthy lifestyle keeps dementia at bay”

The Hindu  

Everyone thinks dementia is a normal process of ageing, but it really is a separate disease. It is only true that the risk factors increase with age, and stands to reason that living healthy delays onset by many years, says Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology, University of Loughborough, UK. “If you have a higher level of education, the symptoms …

Wanted: more care for dementia
11 years, 5 months ago

Wanted: more care for dementia

The Hindu  

That is the estimated number of people in India who will have dementia by 2050, up from the current 3.8 million. Dementia, said S. Nambi, a senior city-based psychiatrist, is an illness that leads to the deterioration of all higher mental functions including memory, judgement and decision-making due to a gradual loss of functional nerve cells. Alzheimer’s disease one of …

Bonds that transcend memories
12 years, 6 months ago

Bonds that transcend memories

The Hindu  

“We have been happily married for 35 years and she has stood by me through thick and thin. Dr. Soumya Hegde, Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist, Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer’s, says that Alzheimer’s accounts for 70 per cent of all dementia cases. Administering high doses of and multiple anti-psychotic drugs for behavioural problems worsens the illness.” The risk of suffering …

Dementia a major economic challenge for India: report
12 years, 6 months ago

Dementia a major economic challenge for India: report

The Hindu  

By the year 2015, India is expected to overtake the U.S. to become the country with the largest number of people with dementia, posing a major challenge to the economy, the Dementia India Report 2010 prepared by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India says. The report, to be released at a function here on Friday along with the …

Dementia: a looming threat
14 years, 5 months ago

Dementia: a looming threat

The Hindu  

World Alzheimer's Day was marked this year, in India, by the release of a comprehensive Dementia India Report. Prepared by national experts, converging under the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India umbrella, it estimates that there are 3.7 million elderly currently living with dementia in India, each spending Rs. What the report highlights The report highlights two areas of …

Improving awareness among patients, earlier and better diagnosis hold key to combating dementia
14 years, 6 months ago

Improving awareness among patients, earlier and better diagnosis hold key to combating dementia

The Hindu  

Improving 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 …

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