The Dementia India Alliance (DIA), inaugurated the International Dementia Care Conference (DEMCON -24) at the J.N.Tata Auditorium,Indian Institute of Science,Bengaluru yesterday.The conference themed " Reaching the Unreached" aims to address the significant gap in dementia care in India.This TWO day conference (29,30,November,2024) provides a platform for knowledge sharing,collaboration and advancing dementia care.This conference s being organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dept. of Health & Family Welfare,Karnataka,NIMHANS,Centre for Brain Research,Commonwealth Association for the Ageing (CommonAge) & Ramaiah Hospitals is expected to be attended by over 900 delegates from around the world.The event was inaugurated by Mr. Dinesh Gundu Rao,Minister for Health & Family Welfare,Govt.of Karnataka ,who emphasized the government's commitment to prioritizing Dementia as as a Public Health issue. He highlighted the need for increased awareness,early diagnosis and timely intervention to improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their families. He added Dementia is not just a disease,it is a complex issue that impacts the entire family".
Welcoming the gathering Dr.Radha S Murthy, President , Dimentia India Alliance said," Currently approximately 88 lakh people in India live with dementia,with an estimated prevalence rate of 7.4% among those over 60.Experts believe that 45% of Dementia cases could be delayed or prevented".
Mr.Rajinder K Dhamija,Director,Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied sciences,who was the Guest of Honour said," Dementia is a growing Public Health Crisis, particularly in India".
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