Overview

• More than 55 million people live with dementia globally, with ADI projecting sharp growth to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050.
• India’s dementia burden is estimated at about 8.8 million today and could reach roughly 16.9 million by 2036, with experts warning that only about 100 memory clinics leave many diagnosed late and caregivers under severe strain.
• Abu Dhabi clinicians report women are frequently underdiagnosed and are piloting female-tailored tools such as the FEMCI and FAMCI to catch mild cognitive impairment earlier.
• Large randomized trials (POINTER in the U.S. and FINGER in Finland) show structured, multidomain lifestyle programs can improve cognition in at‑risk older adults, supporting prevention strategies if started early.
• Specialist antibody drugs that slow decline by about 20% remain limited by risks and monitoring needs, prompting calls for expanded community screening, memory services and caregiver support, including new awareness efforts in Indian cities.