Dementia

Dementia, a word that often evokes fear and misunderstanding, represents not a single ailment but a spectrum of cognitive impairments affecting memory, problem-solving, and everyday activities. Once considered an inevitable part of aging, dementia is now understood to be a more complex and multi-faceted disorder that affects more than 55 million people globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This number is particularly alarming when one considers the astronomical costs associated with dementia care—estimated at a staggering $1 trillion annually. Even more concerning, this figure is projected to triple by the year 2050 as the global population ages.

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