Pathways to care for people with dementia in India: An exploratory study using case vignettes

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Authors

Priya Treesa Thomas · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Jayeeta Rajagopalan · National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Saadiya Hurzuk · Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

Narendhar Ramasamy · Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

Meera Pattabiraman · Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India

Chiara De Poli · London School of Economics and Political Science

Abstract

Several steps need to be taken in order to improve dementia care in India. Increasing dementia awareness among both medical professionals and general public is essential. Shortages in dementia specialists can be addressed in part through appropriate task shifting. Lastly, more research is needed to develop evidence-based community interventions to support informal care provision for persons with dementia in India.

Topics & Keywords

Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Dementia

Volume 23, Issue 3, pp. 493-511

DOI: 10.1177/14713012231193081

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