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 …
Australia needs a focus on prevention and better primary care to deal with the increase in people living with dementia, according to the peak body for people living with the condition. "With Australia's population expected to continue growing and aging into the future, the number of people with dementia is also expected to rise," the AIHW said. Australia's aging population …
