Early prognosis and well timed intervention can considerably enhance the standard of life of individuals residing with dementia and their households, consultants stated at a public consciousness programme on mind well being organised in Bengaluru on Saturday (July 4).
Around 85 senior residents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, college students and members of the general public participated in Mind Your Brain, organised by Dementia India Alliance (DIA) in collaboration with Athulya Senior Care, NIMHANS and the Centre for Brain Research (CBR), IISc Bengaluru.
The programme introduced collectively specialists in neurology, geriatric psychiatry, psychiatry, geriatrics, neuroscience, psychology and physiotherapy, together with a household caregiver, to debate dementia prevention, early prognosis and wholesome ageing.
The consultants burdened that recognising signs early permits sufferers to entry acceptable therapy, help providers and care planning, enabling them to keep up independence for longer and easing the burden on caregivers.
Modifiable danger components
They additionally underlined the significance of prevention, noting that over 45% of dementia instances are linked to doubtlessly modifiable danger components. Regular bodily exercise, a balanced food regimen, efficient management of cardiovascular danger components, social and psychological engagement, sufficient sleep, and early correction of listening to and imaginative and prescient impairment can assist scale back the danger of dementia, they stated.
Dominic Benjamin, head of the division of Geriatric Medicine at Bangalore Baptist Hospital, stated prevention and early prognosis stay the best instruments in dementia care.
“While we cannot yet cure every dementia, we can change its story through prevention, early diagnosis and compassionate care. The best time to seek help is when you first notice something has changed, not when everyone else can see it,” he stated.
Caregivers’ expertise
Sharing her expertise as a caregiver, Usha Archana stated well timed prognosis and entry to the best help could make a big distinction to households residing with dementia.
“No family should have to face this journey alone. Awareness, compassion and guidance help caregivers provide better care while also looking after their own well-being,” she stated.
The organisers stated Dementia India Alliance would proceed its efforts to advertise mind well being, help caregivers and advocate for early prognosis and high quality dementia care by means of consciousness programmes, coaching and group outreach.