Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people.
Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number expected to rise to 139 million by 2050, with the greatest increases in low and middle-income countries where 60% of people affected by dementia already live.
Studies show that being part of a community, being physically active and eating healthily are some of the things that can help maintain the quality of life for dementia patients.
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