According to HelpAge International, about 139 million people in India are over 60 as of 2019. They account for more than 10% of the overall population. As we progress over the years, the share of older persons is predicted to nearly quadruple to 19.5% in 2050. This figure will include 319 million individuals over 60, […]
World Alzheimer’s Day: Caring for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s- A progressive brain disorder first diagnosed in 1906 currently affects millions of families worldwide. This slowly progressive disease affects someone in the world every three seconds who develops dementia/Alzheimer’s. A higher percentage of those affected with Alzheimer’s is common as the population ages. Alzheimer’s affects patients, their families, friends, and caregivers causing stress and emotional […]