What Are Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias?
Dementia is a general term for symptoms that affect memory, thinking, communication and daily life. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. Learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia, their symptoms and how they affect people.
Dementia Friendly Community
Alzheimer’s Pakistan is building dementia-friendly communities through the Dementia Friends Movement in Pakistan. This initiative helps people learn 5 key messages about Dementia, change perceptions, and take simple actions that support inclusion, dignity, and better quality of life for people living with dementia.
Find the Support You Need
Explore Alzheimer’s Pakistan’s services for people living with dementia, families, and caregivers. Services are offered free of charge, while voluntary contributions help sustain and expand this support.
Pakistan’s First Dementia Day Care Centre
A safe and nurturing day care centre in Lahore for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The centre offers free person-centred support, daily activities, physiotherapy, meals, transport, psychologist support, and memory clinic services, while giving families peace of mind and much-needed caregiving respite.
Home Service 2
Alzheimer’s Pakistan provides outreach services in Lahore for people living with dementia who are unable to attend the Day Care Centre. Through home-based support, families can access management guidance, counselling, and practical support within a familiar and comfortable environment.
Memory Clinic
Alzheimer’s Pakistan Memory Clinic provides cognitive screening, memory testing, family counselling, and specialist referrals for people with memory concerns. Families receive clear diagnostic feedback and personalized care guidance to support timely next steps.
Support Group
Join a safe and supportive space for caregivers and families of people living with dementia. Alzheimer’s Pakistan Support Groups offer emotional support, care guidance, counselling, and medical advice while connecting families with others on a similar caregiving journey.
Telephone Helpline
Call the Alzheimer’s Pakistan Telephone Helpline for dementia-related information, guidance, support, and signposting to suitable services for people living with dementia and their families.
Trainings
Alzheimer’s Pakistan provides training for healthcare providers, caregivers, families, and volunteers to strengthen dementia care across Pakistan. These sessions build knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, care management, family support, awareness raising, and community action.