India faces rising dementia; experts call for early checks
Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) data shows 7.1% of India elderly have cognitive difficulties amounting to dementia. Dr Srikala Bharath warns prevalence may be underestimated, while Shyam Viswanathan, Secretary, Dementia India Alliance stresses early detection lowers costs and improves care. Experts urge cognitive assessments and multidisciplinary support to delay progression in dementia.