Aging and Cognitive Health in Nepal: Prevalence of Dementia, Disability, and Functional Decline among the community residing people (aged≥60) in Nepal
The study showed the prevalence of dementia among people aged ≥60 years old is high and associated with the number of risk factors. Physical illness and sensory impairments may be a modifiable risk factor in this population.
Authors
- Nidesh Sapkota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4340-119X)
- Stella‐Maria Paddick (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5409-0879)
- Ammu Lukose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2086-4821)
- Prekshya Thapa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3049-2427)
Institutions
- Patan Academy of Health Sciences (NP)
- Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IN)
- B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (NP)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_107544
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00