Lay summary
People of Indian origin make up a large and growing population in New Zealand (NZ). Dementia prevalence will increase by 3-fold by 2050 in NZ, with Asian peoples including Indians and Fijian Indians, experiencing the greatest increase. While there is no cure for dementia, some therapies could delay the progression of dementia. Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a type of psychosocial therapy that has been shown to improve memory and thinking abilities in people with mild to moderate dementia. CST was initially developed in the UK and has been taken up in NZ, but mainly for people from a European background. Our research team members have successfully adapted CST to Māori and Pacific people with dementia and would like to work with other ethnic groups. We aim to adapt CST and assess its feasibility for delivery to meet major gaps in needs for NZ Indians with dementia and their families.