``People may assume that my mother is mad'': Unpacking Alzheimer's Care in Bangladesh

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a worldwide health issue, especially in low to middle-income countries, i.e., Bangladesh. Bangladesh's family-oriented culture calls for home-based healthcare and comprehensive education on risk factors, symptoms, and early detection. Our study used a mixed-method approach with a survey of 324 Bangladeshi individuals and eight semi-structured interviews of family caregivers and doctors, which revealed significant gaps in knowledge and caregiving skills required for adequate care of Alzheimer's patients. These gaps highlight potential issues, including lack of caregiver training and community support, limited access to reliable information, cultural differences, and language barriers while using existing solutions. Our study recommends exploring culturally aware healthcare design, providing a collaborative platform for all stakeholders of AD to share experiences and address Bangladeshi individuals' needs to address these gaps. This research opens a conversation about how HCI design can support AD in lower-middle-income countries by designing training facilities to strengthen support systems.