Kuala Lampur, Oct. 31 -- Watching someone you love slowly lose their memory is an experience that stays with you. A familiar face may become difficult to recognise. Everyday activities that were once simple may become confusing. Conversations may need to be repeated, and family members gradually find themselves becoming full-time caregivers.

I know this because dementia has affected several members of my own family. I have witnessed the sadness, uncertainty and emotional exhaustion that accompany this condition. Behind every person living with dementia is often a family quietly struggling to cope.

For caregivers, the greatest challenge is not always physical. Sometimes, it is the heartbreak of watching someone they love gradually lose t...