Memory cafes offer a path to cognitive improvement for Alzheimer’s patients

Updated On: 21 September, 2023 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

New-age medical treatments for Alzheimer’s disease are underway to enhance the cognitive functions and well-being of patients. Innovative solutions like memory cafes, virtual reality, art therapy and tau-targeted treatment are gaining prominence in tackling the heartbreaking ailment

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Memory cafes provide a safe and engaging environment where participants partake in memory-enhancing exercises, cognitive games, and reminiscence activities. Image Courtesy: iStock

In the quiet suburbs of Khar, the Kothare family is grappling with a harrowing illness. Every morning, Damini (74) believes that a man dressed in white is trying to enter her home with a packet of milk in hand. A resilient woman, Damini has been diagnosed with a neurological condition – Alzheimer’s. Her journey is marked by daily challenges, but one aspect of her life remains consistent: She feels anxious whenever the milkman drops by in the mornings.

Her daughter, Daksha, opens up about this traumatic ailment that affects millions of families worldwide. “Aai, began to show subtle signs of forgetfulness some five years back. It started with misplacing keys, forgetting dates and sometimes losing her way in familiar places. When this became too rampant, we sought medical advice, which led to a diagnosis of Alzheimer`s disease.”

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