India is ageing fast—and slipping into a silent dementia epidemic. Inside care homes and family living rooms, the reality reveals fading memories and collapsing support systems. Caregivers, experts and overwhelmed families reveal a nation unprepared. With too few centres and little awareness, millions are left to struggle alone. Sakshi Mehra reports.
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