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Memory Loss
Forgetting recent conversations or events, and asking the same questions again.
Conditions · Dementia
Dementia and Memory Care in India
Noticing changes in memory or behaviour, in yourself or someone you love, can be worrying. Get a clear assessment, and support for the whole family, online or in person.
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Understanding dementia
More Than Forgetfulness
Dementia is a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking and everyday abilities, and gradually get worse over time. It is caused by changes in the brain. It is not a normal part of getting older.
Early signs are often missed
Changes can be put down to age, stress or "just being tired".
An early assessment matters
It can rule out treatable causes and give time to plan together.
Families need support too
Caring for someone with dementia is demanding, and you don't have to do it alone.
Signs and symptoms
What Dementia Can Look Like
Families often notice these first. If several feel familiar and are getting worse, it's worth getting an assessment.
Confusion About Time or Place
Losing track of dates, or getting lost in familiar places.
Trouble Finding Words
Struggling to follow a conversation or to find the right word.
Everyday Tasks
Difficulty with familiar tasks like cooking, paying bills or taking medicines correctly.
Mood and Personality Changes
Becoming anxious, low, suspicious or irritable in ways that aren't like them.
Withdrawing
Losing interest in hobbies, friends or family events, or avoiding going out.
These signs aren't a diagnosis. Many things can affect memory, and only a proper assessment can tell what's behind them.
Worth checking
Memory Problems Aren't Always Dementia
Some causes of forgetfulness and confusion can be treated, and memory often improves once they are. That's one of the most important reasons not to wait for an assessment.
Treatable causes an assessment looks for
- Depression or anxiety, which can look like memory loss in older adults
- Thyroid problems or low vitamin B12
- Side effects of medicines, or taking several medicines together
- Poor sleep, hearing or vision loss, or heavy alcohol use
Sudden confusion is urgent
If confusion comes on suddenly, over hours or a few days, it may be delirium, often caused by an infection, dehydration or a medicine. This needs medical care the same day. Call 112 or go to the nearest hospital.
Different forms
Dementia Looks Different for Everyone
The type of dementia affects which symptoms come first and what support helps most. An assessment helps you understand it.
Alzheimer's disease
The most common type. It usually starts with forgetting recent events and new information.
Vascular dementia
Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, for example after strokes. It may affect planning and speed of thinking first.
Lewy body dementia
Can bring changing alertness, seeing things that aren't there, and movement problems.
Frontotemporal dementia
Often starts earlier in life, with changes in personality, behaviour or language.
How we help
Support for Dementia, for the Whole Family
We work alongside your family doctor or neurologist. Medication is only suggested if it's clinically appropriate, and always discussed with you first.
Consultation
A psychiatric assessment of memory, mood and behaviour, guidance on any tests or scans, and medication if appropriate.
Meet our psychiatrists →Therapy
Support in the early stages to cope with a diagnosis, and with the anxiety or low mood that can come with it.
Learn more →Caregiver counselling
A space for family members to talk, handle difficult behaviour, make decisions and look after their own wellbeing.
Learn more →Tann aur Mann
Calming, grounding tools for caregivers to use between the demands of each day.
Learn more →For families
Small Steps That Help at Home
Simple changes can make daily life calmer for everyone. They work best alongside professional care.
Signs of caregiver burnout1
Keep routines familiar
Regular times for meals, walks and sleep can reduce confusion and distress.
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Speak simply and calmly
Use short sentences, one question at a time, and try not to correct or argue.
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Make home safer
Good lighting, clear walkways, labelled cupboards and a safe place for medicines and the gas.
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Look after yourself
Share the care, take breaks, and ask for help before you're running on empty.
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Book a consultation
For a memory assessment, start with a psychiatrist. Online or in person.
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Come together
A family member who knows the person well can share what they've noticed. Bring a list of current medicines.
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Build a plan that fits your family
Medical care, therapy, caregiver support and practical guidance.
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Ongoing support
Regular follow-ups as needs change over time.
Assessment
Want to know where you stand?
Memory and thinking tests such as MoCA are done in person with a clinician, so they can be scored properly.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
Questions
Some slowing down is normal, like occasionally forgetting a name and remembering it later. Dementia is different: memory and thinking problems keep getting worse and start to affect daily life. It is not a normal part of ageing.
Most types of dementia can't be cured yet. But diagnosis, medication for some people, and the right support can help manage symptoms, keep independence for longer and improve quality of life for the whole family.
Yes. It's less common, but dementia can start before 65. This is called young-onset dementia and is often first mistaken for stress, depression or burnout.
Most dementia is not directly inherited. Age is the biggest risk factor. A small number of rare types do run in families, and a specialist can talk this through with you.
This is very common. It can help to frame the visit as a general health check, choose a calm moment, and involve someone they trust. You can also book a session for yourself first to talk through how to approach it.
Yes. Caring for someone with dementia can be exhausting. We offer counselling for family members and caregivers, whether or not the person you care for is seeing us.
No. For sudden confusion, a fall or other urgent concerns, call 112 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department. In a mental health crisis, call Tele-MANAS at 14416.
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Book a consultation and we'll help you choose the right support.
InnerWhispers isn't an emergency service. In a crisis, call your local emergency number or Tele-MANAS at 14416.