PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent reports from low and middle-income countries (LMICs) on the care of person with dementia (PWD). RECENT FINDINGS: Detection of PWDs in the community in LMICs is still problematic because of inappropriate screening questionnaires. Early diagnosis of dementia is also handicapped by lack of awareness, knowledge and stigma. The family is the main caregiver in LMICs and there is a paucity of community dementia services. SUMMARY: In LMICs, the burden of care of PWDs rests on the family and there is an urgent need to improve and expand community services. The digital media could be a platform for e-learning and assessment of cognitive impairment. Innovative ideas to link specialist care with primary care doctors and nongovernmental organisations will be beneficial.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Recent reports from low and middle-income countries (LMICs) on the care of person with dementia (PWD). RECENT FINDINGS: Detection of PWDs in the community in LMICs is still problematic because of inappropriate screening questionnaires. Early diagnosis of dementia is also handicapped by lack of awareness, knowledge and stigma. The family is the main caregiver in LMICs and there is a paucity of community dementia services. SUMMARY: In LMICs, the burden of care of PWDs rests on the family and there is an urgent need to improve and expand community services. The digital media could be a platform for e-learning and assessment of cognitive impairment. Innovative ideas to link specialist care with primary care doctors and nongovernmental organisations will be beneficial.
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Authors: Siti Maisarah Mattap; Devi Mohan; Andrea Mary McGrattan; Pascale Allotey; Blossom Cm Stephan; Daniel D Reidpath; Mario Siervo; Louise Robinson; Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk Journal: BMJ Glob Health Date: 2022-04
Authors: Nurul Syaireen A Rashid; Xin Wee Chen; Muhamad Fadhil Mohamad Marzuki; Aseel A Takshe; Ahmad Okasha; Faridah Maarof; Raudah Mohd Yunus Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-20 Impact factor: 4.614