Cognitive Health

Aging doesn’t cause neurodegeneration in a direct, linear way. Rather, it gradually weakens the systems that normally protect the brain.

Dementia is one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. As populations age, more individuals and families are affected by memory loss, cognitive decline, and the profound emotional and economic strains that come with long-term care needs. Yet for many, dementia remains misunderstood—seen simply as “memory loss” rather than a complex set of neurological conditions. What Is Dementia? Dementia is not a single disease . It is an umbrella term describing