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Mansa Clinic's Dementia Care Centre in Aundh, Pune provides formal neuropsychological assessment using the ACE-III tool, psychiatric diagnosis of dementia subtypes, and personalised management plans for patients and their families. The team includes ACE-III trained assessors and psychiatrists who address both the medical and behavioural dimensions of dementia.
India is the third-largest country in the world by number of dementia patients - an estimated 5.3 million people, according to the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI, 2023). Maharashtra alone accounts for roughly 8% of this burden. And in Pune's western residential localities - Aundh, Baner, Kothrud, Bavdhan - many of these patients are living with working-age children who are doing their best without adequate clinical support.
Most families seek help when a behavioural crisis hits: a parent found wandering, a sudden episode of aggression, or a fall caused by confused navigation through a familiar home. By that point, the dementia has typically been present - and progressing - for 18 months to three years. Mansa Clinic's Dementia Care Centre is built to reach families earlier, with the diagnostic tools and clinical expertise to provide answers before the crisis point.
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60–70% of cases. It is characterised by progressive memory loss beginning with recent memories, followed by language difficulties, disorientation, and eventually loss of basic self-care abilities. It is a neurological condition, not a normal part of ageing.
Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain - often following a series of small strokes - vascular dementia frequently presents as stepwise decline (sudden worsening followed by a plateau) rather than the gradual decline of Alzheimer's. Management of cardiovascular risk factors is a critical part of care.
MCI is a stage of cognitive decline that is more pronounced than normal ageing but does not yet significantly interfere with daily functioning. Approximately 10–15% of people with MCI progress to dementia each year. Early identification at Mansa Clinic allows for monitoring, lifestyle modification advice, and prompt escalation if progression occurs.
Agitation, aggression, wandering, sleep disturbance, depression, and psychosis are among the most distressing aspects of dementia for families. These are treatable neuropsychiatric symptoms. Dr. Baste's psychiatric management of BPSD is tailored to each patient's profile, using the lowest effective doses of appropriate medication alongside structured behavioural strategies.
The Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination - Third Edition (ACE-III) is one of the most sensitive and specific brief cognitive assessment tools available, validated for use in Indian populations. At Mansa Clinic, ACE-III assessments are conducted by Ms. Monali Naidu and Ms. Aditi Dharmadhikari, both of whom are trained in its administration and interpretation.
A full assessment takes 60–90 minutes and produces a scored profile across five cognitive domains: attention, memory, fluency, language, and visuospatial function. The profile is used alongside clinical interview and medical history to support a psychiatric diagnosis. A written report is provided within 5–7 working days.
Caregiver burnout affects more than 50% of primary dementia caregivers in India (ARDSI, 2023). The exhaustion is not only physical. It is the weight of watching someone you love change, making decisions with inadequate information, and feeling entirely alone in a role you never trained for.
Mansa Clinic treats the caregiver as a patient in their own right. Every dementia care plan includes a psychoeducation session for the family - explaining the diagnosis, what to expect, how to communicate with a person with dementia, and how to manage the most common behavioural symptoms. Referral for caregiver counselling is available through our psychology team.
