ementia is a group of abnormal symptoms due to brain cell damage, which can result in impaired cognition, memory, behavior, and performance of activities of daily living. 1 It has several causes, including diseases that directly target the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia caused by chronic diseases. 2 he World Health Organization (WHO) 1 has found the number of adults with dementia worldwide to be rapidly escalating. At present, approximately 50 million adults have

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... tia and nearly 10 million new cases of dementia are reported every year. According to the Fifth Thai National Health Examination Survey, the prevalence of dementia in older adults was 8.1%, and this rate increases with age. 3 However, older adults with dementia, their relatives, and caregivers are unaware of dementia and its abnormalities occurring and progressing gradually until the patients are unable to perform activities of daily life, such as their jobs or social events. 4 Consequently, impacts were found in several areas. Dementia can cause individuals to become uncooperative with caregivers. Furthermore, families and caregivers require assistance and knowledge to care for older adults with dementia. 5 Low-and moderate-income countries, in particular, have budgetary and personnel limitations in arranging efficiently adequate health care and social services. 6 In Thailand, the cost of care for individuals with dementia is approximately 600,000-800,000 baht per year for high-priced medications. 7