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Title: Economic Burden of Dementia Care in Southern India: Regional and Financial Disparities
Authors: Aaron Augustine
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Aaron Augustine Northern Highlands High School Allendale New Jersey
MLA 8 Augustine, Aaron. "Economic Burden of Dementia Care in Southern India: Regional and Financial Disparities." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2024, pp. 5280-5292, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.021. Accessed Nov. 2024. APA 6 Augustine, A. (2024, November). Economic Burden of Dementia Care in Southern India: Regional and Financial Disparities. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(11), 5280-5292. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.021 Chicago Augustine, Aaron. "Economic Burden of Dementia Care in Southern India: Regional and Financial Disparities." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 11 (November 2024), 5280-5292. Accessed November, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.021.
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ABSTRACT: This paper investigates the economic burden of dementia care in Southern India, focusing on the financial strain placed on families across urban and rural settings. Through a comprehensive survey that captured details on medical expenses, caregiving costs, and satisfaction levels, the study reveals patterns in dementia care costs, including variations by geographic region, dementia stage, and care satisfaction. Using statistical and graphical analyses, we observed that urban caregivers faced notably higher costs due to increased access to specialized care, while rural caregivers experienced limited services but lower expenses. The analysis further indicates a correlation between expenditure levels and caregiver satisfaction, although high costs did not always guarantee positive outcomes. These findings underscore the need for policy measures to reduce economic barriers to dementia care, particularly in underserved rural areas, and suggest avenues for more affordable, accessible care models in Southern India.

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