Dementia Friendly Kochi

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CEDAC on behalf of Kochi Municipal Corporation as part of the Age-Friendly Kochi City project conducting a Dementia screening to detect early dementia, a crucial step in our journey to join the global network of age-friendly cities and communities endorsed by the World Health Organization.

A dementia screening project has been initiated in Kochi City, specifically in Division 28, at the grassroots level to detect early signs of dementia as part of creating an age-friendly city.

Dementia screening is done to identify dementia and those at risk of dementia early. It can help prevent dementia or delay the onset of dementia. Services for families affected by dementia will initiate telemedicine support to manage caregiver stress and provide follow-up. Awareness classes and trainings will be conducted to ensure the scheme. A comprehensive helpline and follow-up system will be set up for dementia sufferers and dementia sufferers. Dementia day care centers and therapy centers will be established as part of the project. Memory clinics will also be supported in this project.