An Introduction to Dementia

An updated version of this page is available as a section of my new website, at this link: About Dementia

The section contains basic information on dementia, such as what dementia is, the diseases that cause it, how dementia progresses, the diagnosis and treatment, and what the prevalence and risk factors are.

The focus of this section is knowledge about dementia that impacts caregivers, and the section includes a detailed discussion on how dementia affects behaviour. There is also information on the status of dementia and caregiving in India.

About Dementia is part of my new site, which aims to give a space for caregivers of dementia patients in India. In addition to information on dementia, the site contains information and resources for caregivers to handle their care responsibilities. Resources that can be useful to caregivers are listed, including several organizations in India. The site also contains “caregiver voices” where we share experiences of several caregivers and professionals who are caring for dementia patients in India.  News updates, such as news on dementia prevalence and research in India, are linked to. News updates on resources that can help caregivers are included, such as opening of new day care centres. Click here to reach the site,  Dementia Care Notes.