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India's Dementia Burden Is Rising: Can Kin Care Close The Elder-Care Gap?
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· September 10, 2026
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Key points The condition is becoming increasingly prevalent, with over 8. 8 million people in India currently living with dementia.
A personal account describes a woman who still recalls recipes taught by her mother sixty years ago, but has forgotten her daughter's name. This is an example of dementia's impact on daily life and relationships. The condition is becoming increasingly prevalent, with over 8.8 million people in India currently living with dementia.
This number is expected to rise significantly, crossing 17 million by 2050. Dementia is a condition that affects not only the individual but also those around them, often without adequate support.
Further details about the effects of dementia and its growing presence are available from the source, providing insight into the experiences of those affected and the projected growth of this condition.
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Published: September 10, 2026 ·
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