Background and IntroductionAs a result of the global rise in life expectancy, dementia has become a major global health concern; it is considered to be one of the most burdensome conditions of later life and many older adults will experience and live with dementia in the future [1][2][3][4]. Out of the diseases labelled as a global burden, dementia contributes to 11.2% of disability in people aged 60 and older [5], more so than many other common conditions, including stroke, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Whilst the number of older adults with dementia across regions and countries show a clear increase over time, differences in prevalence rates have been reported across regions [6,7]. A Delphi consensus study among international dementia experts reported that 60% of
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