Gracias Living Unveils Gurgaon’s First Emotion-Centric Dementia Care Facility

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], June 24: For families watching their loved ones navigate the challenges of dementia, the most pressing question often is, “Who will truly understand my mother’s needs—especially when she can’t express them herself?” At Gracias Living, we understand this deep concern and have created a specialized environment tailored to meet it with compassion and care.

We are proud to announce the launch of our Emotion-Responsive Dementia Care Unit in Gurgaon—a thoughtfully designed, secure, and nurturing space dedicated to seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

This is more than just a care facility; it is a home where individuals feel understood, respected, and deeply cared for—even when words may fail them. Every element of the environment is built to gently respond to their emotional and cognitive needs, ensuring they are supported with dignity, empathy, and daily connection.

Why Our Facility Matters to Indian Families

India is Aging Fast: By 2050, 1 in every 5 Indians will be over 60. Dementia will be one of the leading causes of disability among seniors.
Families Are Shrinking: With nuclear families, migration, and dual-income households, many seniors live alone or lack full-time care.
Emotional & Financial Stress Is Real: A recent study by ARDSI shows that 80% of caregivers feel emotionally drained, and 63% feel unprepared to handle dementia at home.
Specialised Dementia Care Is Scarce: Fewer than 1 in 50 senior homes in India offer any form of memory care, and even fewer offer structured emotional support.

What Makes Our Dementia Care Unit Special?

1. Daily Care Based on Emotions, Not Just Symptoms: Our team tracks each resident’s emotional patterns. If someone feels anxious in the evening or calm after music, we adjust care accordingly. Each person receives a care plan tailored to their emotional and cognitive needs, as well as their stage of memory development.

2. Caregivers Who Truly Understand Dementia: Our staff is specially trained in how to speak, listen, and respond to people with memory loss. They don’t just give medicine and meals — they build trust and comfort.

3. Healing Through the Senses: The unit includes quiet areas with soft music, calming lights, familiar scents, and touch-based therapies. These help reduce stress and bring back happy memories.

4. Family Connection is Always Welcome: We offer family support sessions, including video calls and memory book activities. Even if children live abroad, they can remain emotionally connected to their loved ones.

5. Safe, Homely Environment: The unit looks and feels like a home, not a hospital. It has open spaces, cozy corners, natural light, and extra safety features to prevent falls or confusion.

Why We Created Dementia Care Unit in Gracias Living

Dementia is growing in India, with over 5 million people already affected. Sadly, many families don’t know how to care for someone who forgets names or behaves differently.

Dementia affects not only memory but also identity, dignity, and family bonds. In India, over 5.3 million people currently live with dementia, and this number is expected to triple by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI).

“At Gracias Living, we don’t just see dementia as a medical condition. We see the person behind it as a mother, a teacher, a homemaker, or just mom. She still feels joy, fear, happiness, and love. Our place is built to care for all of that,” says Meenakshi Dawar, CEO and Founder of Gracias Living.

We created this unit because families deserve peace of mind. Seniors deserve dignity. And emotions deserve attention.

About Gracias Living

Gracias Living is India’s leading luxury assisted living and memory care community, located in Gurgaon. We offer round-the-clock medical care, post-operative recovery, dementia care, nutritious meals, physiotherapy, wellness routines, and a joyful community life. Our mission is to make every senior feel respected, cared for, and loved.

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