Government need to work on the national policies and programmes specifically targeting epilepsy, neuro infections, dementia and neuro-degenerative diseases, said experts.
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‘Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be quite difficult to deal with, care together with love and affection can help the patients live with dignity.
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Noting that neurological disease warrants urgent prioritisation of programmes centred around prevention and treatment, Dhamija cautioned that unless preparation, planning and urgent steps for treatment and long-term care of an increasing population of neurologically affected people are initiated, this grim situation will put tremendous pressure on India's healthcare system. He called upon the medical fraternity including scientists, researchers and civil society to create awareness about brain health and assist government agencies and NGOs in providing treatment and prevention of neurological disorders. ’
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Sharing his perspective on AD, Dr Shamsher Dwivedee, Chairman Neurosciences and Director Clinical Services, Vimhans Nayati Super Specialty Hospital, highlighted how there is an overall neglect of the brain as a part of general health awareness whereas it is one of the most important organs for healthy living. "Brain performance needs closer assessment by general physicians, family members, friends, and colleagues to pick brain maladies early."
Sailesh Mishra, Founder and President, Silver Innings Group and Founder, A1 Snehanjali Assisted Living Elder Care Home, said "Government and Civil Society need to support in establishing, scaling, and evaluating dementia-friendly initiatives to foster societies where people with dementia and their caregivers can meaningfully participate. We all can together make dementia inclusive society."
Dr Suvarna Alladi, Professor of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, termed dementia as a common brain disease among older people with loss of memory being a major problem which might lead to agitation, suspicioun and other distressing behavioural problems. Thus it is very important to consult a doctor in the early stages of the disease, so that the best can be done for persons with dementia.
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Sharing his mantra for graceful ageing, Rajput said that the elderly need to believe that their contribution to the society is invaluable and that they themselves need to hold on to their passion for living. The youth should not miss the opportunity to learn from those who have already trodden the path you are trying to create with greater vigour and vitality.
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Source-IANS