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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 31: The aging population is on the rise globally, bringing with it a host of health challenges including neurological conditions like Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia that can significantly impact cognitive function. Dementia (with Alzheimer's disease being its most common type) has emerged as a growing concern worldwide. India is no exception to this trend. In recent years, India has witnessed an alarming rise in dementia cases among the elderly population, with 7.4% (8.8 million) of individuals aged 60 and above living with dementia.