When a parent begins to forget names, or a husband’s hands start to shake, a family changes overnight. Someone stops working. Someone moves in. Nights get longer. This guide is for families caring for someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s — and wondering whether long-term care in India could help.
The care nobody sees
The World Health Organization estimates that dementia cost the world US$1.3 trillion in 2019 — and about half of that was the value of care given by family and other informal carers. Behind that number are daughters, sons and partners giving their days to someone they love.
| Dementia (2021) | 57M |
|---|---|
| Parkinson (2019) | 8.5M |
WHO dementia fact sheet (Oct 2026); WHO Parkinson disease fact sheet (2019 estimate).
What long-term care in India can look like
Near Chandigarh, families can choose a calm stay with daily care, meals, medicines managed and regular reviews by specialists — from US$1,299 a month per patient, with the exact inclusions confirmed in writing before you decide.
- Specialist review first. A $99 consultation (two calls) with a neurologist or geriatric specialist.
- A written care plan. What happens each day, who is responsible, and what it costs.
- Family connection. Video calls and a monthly written update from the coordinator.
- Review every three months. The plan changes as needs change.
Questions to ask any care provider
- How many caregivers are on duty at night?
- Who manages medicines, and how are changes recorded?
- How quickly can a doctor attend — and which hospital is closest?
- How will the family be updated, and how often?
- What exactly is included in the monthly price?
If long-term care in India is not the right answer for your family, we will tell you. Caring well sometimes means caring close to home.
Independent research. Figures are quoted from the official and published sources listed below, as they stood when we checked them (October 2026). BookMedTrip is an independent facilitator and is not affiliated with any government body, hospital, charity or organisation named here, and receives no commission from them. If anything here is out of date or inaccurate, please write to care@bookmedtrip.com and we will correct it.
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How much does long-term care in India cost?
BookMedTrip long-term care starts from US$1,299 a month per patient; the exact plan and inclusions are confirmed in writing.
Can family members visit or stay?
Yes. We can arrange a stay nearby and help with visas for family visits.
What if there is an emergency?
Care is planned close to Chandigarh’s hospitals, and the care plan includes an emergency route agreed in advance.
