Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term for a decline in cognitive ability which affects a person’s esteem as well. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, contributing to 60-80% of cases. Other types include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, mixed dementia etc. Dementia has been a concern among the older populations and poses emotional, financial, and healthcare challenges to families and society.
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21, to raise awareness around the disease and break the stigmas associated with it.
