Slowdown Saturday: With 8-9 million dementia patients in India, these 5 brain workouts matter
Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 7:24 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Globally, over 55 million people are living with dementia, and nearly 10 million new cases are added every year, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO) report. The risk rises sharply with age, about 1 in 10 people over 65 and almost 1 in 3 over 85 may develop some form of dementia. In India, estimates suggest around 8–9 million people are affected, and this number is expected to double by 2050 as life expectancy increases. With no cure yet, prevention and early awareness matter more than ever.
