To assist individuals and families facing the challenges of dementia, a neurodegenerative brain disease, Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit, family carer-centered organisation, launched a national dementia support line and DemClinic, an online memory screening clinic, on September 5.
The support line services include information, support and guidance, and promotion of timely diagnosis, intervention through online memory screening services.
“All services provided through this support line will be offered entirely free of cost, ensuring access to crucial assistance to all. The free online memory screening aims to mitigate the stigma and encourage senior citizens to get an assessment to promote early diagnosis,” said Radha S. Murthy, DIA president.
