74-year-old Mr. Muthuswamy Subbiah who has dementia, sometimes forgets about the small things, like listening to the news daily or his way home. Thiruvathy Ramakrisha Geetha, his wife, also suffers from dementia. But what continues to bond them is their love for each other, expressed through affection and laughter. The couple attends the AWWA Dementia Daycare where they engage in various activities to slow down the deterioration of physical and mental functions.

World Alzheimer’s Day, which is observed on 21st September every year, is a common type of dementia. According to a study conducted by the Institute of Mental Health, the incidence of dementia among seniors have decreased in the last decade and there has been an improvement in treatment provided.

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