Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)

Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)Engaged in care, support, training & research of Dementia since 1992

REMEMBER THOSEWHO CANNOT REMEMBERARDSI.

Dementia News - ARDSI NewsletterRemember Me

Presidents Emeritus

Founder

Chairperson

Vice Chairman

Secretary General

Joint Secretary General

Treasurer

Coordinator, Medical &Scientific Advisory Committee

Joint Coordinator, Medical &Scientific Advisory Committee

Coordinator, National Dementia Strategy

Joint Coordinators, National Dementia Strategy

Chief Editor

Editor

Nominated Board Members

National Coordinator, Working Group

Executive DirectorNational Office, New Delhi

National CoordinatorAdministrative Office, Kunnamkulam

Mrs. Nirmala M. NarulaProf. Vinod Kumar

Dr. Jacob Roy K

Mrs. Meera Pattabiraman

Prof. R. Sathianathan

Mrs. Vidya Shenoy

Dr. Mathew Abraham

Mr. K. Thomas Cherian

Dr. Mathew Varghese

Prof. Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath

Dr. Manaswi Gautam

Dr. Amit DiasDr. P Ninan Kurian

Dr. S. Priscilla

Dr. Sudhir Kumar C T

Mr. Gautam MaitraMrs. Sujaya KrishnanMr. M.G. George Muthoot

Mrs. Nilanjana Maulik

Mr. R. Narendhar

Major Gopalakrishnan K. P (Retd)

Chairperson’s Message

It is my pleasure to report that this year, World Alzheimer’s Month was observed all over the country in an unprecedented manner. The chapters have to be applauded at the novels methods adopted to make the theme ‘Remember me’ linger on in the minds of the general public. Though different channels and by holding a range of events and activities, the programmes and new initiatives have generated a lot of media attention.

Some of the notable events were the inauguration of the Day care centre and the walk of Fame by the Guwahati chapter; the flashing of ‘I am Dementia friend’ at electronic traffic tickers organised by the Mumbai chapter, the memory walk in Mizoram where the oldest participant was 85 years and the youngest just a year old, a campaign launched in Bangalore called ‘A Battle to remember’ and an initiative to make Bangalore a dementia friendly city by 2025, a Memory Ride on bicycles in Hyderabad and the inauguration of a memory clinic at PVS Lakeshore hospital in Kochi. Our programmes grabbed international eyeballs with the picture of the Kolkata chapter’s event held at the Indian museum being published in the World Alzheimer’s Month issue of ADI’s newsletter.

Since I was in Singapore during World Alzheimer’s week, I took the opportunity of taking part in the awareness programme that was held at the main lobby of Changi Hospital. There were seven stalls showing various activities like music therapy, giving voice through art and recipe for active aging. All persons who came in were given a simple questionnaire on facts of dementia and were asked to answer them. While visiting the stalls, the questions were verified and clarified wherever necessary. As an incentive for persons to visit all the stalls, a goody bag was given to those whose questionnaire was stamped at all the stalls. A huge snake and ladder game where right answers took you up ladders and wrong answers got consumed by snakes was another interesting game that persons enjoyed playing.

Our next major event is the ARDSI annual conference being hosted by the Mysuru Chapter on the 10th and 11th of December. A cordial invitation to all to participate and make the conference a success.

Mrs.Meera Pattabiraman, Chairperson, ARDSI

November 2016

A special issue on World Alzheimer's Month, India 2016

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), as the organization which unites the Alzheimer’s associations across the world has clear objectives for celebrating September as the World

stAlzheimer Month (WAM) and September 21 as World Alzheimer Day (WAD). It is estimated that there is one new case of dementia worldwide every three seconds.

The theme for WAM 2016 was ‘Remember Me’. This gave an opportunity for everyone to remember their loved ones or whom they have cared for or know of with dementia, alive or who have passed away. Quite often people tend to see ‘the person with dementia’ but forget there is a person behind the dementia who had a very meaningful life. This theme gave us an opportunity to destigmatise dementia and have a better understanding of the various aspects associated with the condition. It is very encouraging to read the reports of the WAM celebration by various chapters across the country which was inclusive of various sections of the society with a wide variety of activities mainly focusing on awareness programmes organized around the central theme. It is also heartening to hear various chapters also took this opportunity to launch new services.

It was appreciable several chapters organized their events aiming at becoming Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC). The term DFC has been used more widely across print and social media in recent times which definitely is a good sign. However we also should be mindful DFC campaign aims for targets further than awareness programmes. DFC programme aims for specific targets to be achieved in a time frame and are measurable. The goals would also involve a wide variety of programmes including service development, promoting formal and informal supportive networks in the community, improving physical environments, supporting volunteering etc. Clearly September is the time where there is a peak of dementia care related activities across many parts of the country. However let us also plan sustainable activities to develop services and improve care across India in both rural and urban areas which are ongoing through out the year.

Let us also take this opportunity to remind the readers the first issue in the New Year is a special issue on young onset dementia and please send any articles or materials suitable for publication.

Dr PriscillaChief Editor

Dr CT Sudhir KumarEditor

Comments and contributions,please email to [email protected]

From the Editors’ Desk

We are delighted to announce that LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN THE FIELD OF DEMENTIA CARE has been conferred upon Dr. Jacob Roy K, Hon. Vice President of ADI, (Former Chairman of ADI and Founder of ARDSI) by the

School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. The award was presented to Dr. Jacob Roy at a ceremonial function organized at University premises on 14th Nov. 2016 by the University Syndicate Member Mr. Sherabudeen in the presence of Dr. Roy C Mathew, Director and Head of School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Dr. Hari Lakshmindra Kumar, Asst. Prof. of School of Gandhian thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Convener of National Seminar on current trends in Dementia Care.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jacob Roy K on this wonderful achievement.

CONGRALUTATIONS !!!

LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN THE FIELD OFDEMENTIA CARE

early signs of Dementia must not be ignored or neglected and that a visit to the Psychiatrist must be made at the earliest.

The guests for the event were Dr. Ramachandra Biari and Dr. Sajjan from the Department of Health and Family Welfare and Dr. Pratima Murthy, HOD, Dept. of Psychiatry, NIMHANS. Dr. Murthy pointed out the importance of observing World Alzheimer’s Month and the benefits of applauded all senior citizens who are doing extremely well in various fields and not letting age be a barrier to fulfilling their dreams and ambitions. The campaign culminated in an Awareness Walk that

symbolized the first step towards making Bangalore a Dementia Friendly City. The walk was flagged off by the Chief Guest Dr. Ramachandran Bairi with participants holding placards with messages on Dementia. The campaign received wide coverage in newspapers, v isual communication, electronic and social media platforms

Street play on warning signs of dementia

Awareness walk-Bangalore

Bangalore Chapter in association with Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT) and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) organized an insightfulcampaign at Cubbon Park, Bangalore to mark WAM 2016. ‘A Battle to Remember’– the title of the campaign was an initiative towards making Bangalore a Dementia Friendly City by raising awareness about dementia, building appropriate support systems, educating, training and advocating the rights of caregivers and families touched by the disease The stigma and myths around dementia, which pose a challenge towards its prevention and management, was the focus of the campaign. Geriatric Yoga, Challenge your Brain activities,

Rural Games, Street Play and Awareness Walk were the highlights of the day. The target group for this campaign was the 300 plus morning walkers/ joggers which included middle aged citizens and senior citizens. Volunteers went around the park, educating the walkers about the event and the cause; walkers were also asked to pin up a purple ribbon on their arms as a sign of their support towards the cause. The campaign had an early morning start with a free session on Geriatric Yoga by a team from NIMHANS. Senior citizen volunteers initiated the yoga session with the guided instructions from the team; gradually walkers joined in to meditate and try out the different asanas.

Volunteers were then taken through an Active Ageing session which included activities to Challenge your Brainby Ms. Ramani Sundaram, a research scientist at Nightingales Medical Trust. The onlookers and participants found this to be a unique experience with senior citizens being enthusiastically involved in physical and mental activities which charged them with positive energy.

The park was filled with excitement and cheer with as many as 40 Rural Games of India were brought back to life. The games revived sweet childhood memories was what some of the participants remarked. Pagade/ Tower of Brahma, Tic Tac Toe, Pallankuzi, Gilli Thandu, cycle tyre race, bow and arrow, Lahori were some of the games that were played to promote the importance of keeping our brain and memories refreshed.

The star attraction of the campaign was the Street Play that emphasized on the early warning signs of dementia. The 15 minutes play brought out the message loud and clear that the

Active Ageing Sessions-Bangalore

BANGALORE Chapter

CHENNAI Chapter

World Alzheimer’s Day Programme on 21st September at SRMC were attended by Dr. R. Balakrishnan, Dr. S.Anandan,

WAM Chennai

Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), as the organization which unites the Alzheimer’s associations across the world has clear objectives for celebrating September as the World

stAlzheimer Month (WAM) and September 21 as World Alzheimer Day (WAD). It is estimated that there is one new case of dementia worldwide every three seconds.

The theme for WAM 2016 was ‘Remember Me’. This gave an opportunity for everyone to remember their loved ones or whom they have cared for or know of with dementia, alive or who have passed away. Quite often people tend to see ‘the person with dementia’ but forget there is a person behind the dementia who had a very meaningful life. This theme gave us an opportunity to destigmatise dementia and have a better understanding of the various aspects associated with the condition. It is very encouraging to read the reports of the WAM celebration by various chapters across the country which was inclusive of various sections of the society with a wide variety of activities mainly focusing on awareness programmes organized around the central theme. It is also heartening to hear various chapters also took this opportunity to launch new services.

It was appreciable several chapters organized their events aiming at becoming Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC). The term DFC has been used more widely across print and social media in recent times which definitely is a good sign. However we also should be mindful DFC campaign aims for targets further than awareness programmes. DFC programme aims for specific targets to be achieved in a time frame and are measurable. The goals would also involve a wide variety of programmes including service development, promoting formal and informal supportive networks in the community, improving physical environments, supporting volunteering etc. Clearly September is the time where there is a peak of dementia care related activities across many parts of the country. However let us also plan sustainable activities to develop services and improve care across India in both rural and urban areas which are ongoing through out the year.

Let us also take this opportunity to remind the readers the first issue in the New Year is a special issue on young onset dementia and please send any articles or materials suitable for publication.

Dr PriscillaChief Editor

Dr CT Sudhir KumarEditor

Comments and contributions,please email to [email protected]

From the Editors’ Desk

We are delighted to announce that LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN THE FIELD OF DEMENTIA CARE has been conferred upon Dr. Jacob Roy K, Hon. Vice President of ADI, (Former Chairman of ADI and Founder of ARDSI) by the

School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. The award was presented to Dr. Jacob Roy at a ceremonial function organized at University premises on 14th Nov. 2016 by the University Syndicate Member Mr. Sherabudeen in the presence of Dr. Roy C Mathew, Director and Head of School of Gandhian Thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Dr. Hari Lakshmindra Kumar, Asst. Prof. of School of Gandhian thought and Development Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and Convener of National Seminar on current trends in Dementia Care.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jacob Roy K on this wonderful achievement.

CONGRALUTATIONS !!!

LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN THE FIELD OFDEMENTIA CARE

early signs of Dementia must not be ignored or neglected and that a visit to the Psychiatrist must be made at the earliest.

The guests for the event were Dr. Ramachandra Biari and Dr. Sajjan from the Department of Health and Family Welfare and Dr. Pratima Murthy, HOD, Dept. of Psychiatry, NIMHANS. Dr. Murthy pointed out the importance of observing World Alzheimer’s Month and the benefits of applauded all senior citizens who are doing extremely well in various fields and not letting age be a barrier to fulfilling their dreams and ambitions. The campaign culminated in an Awareness Walk that

symbolized the first step towards making Bangalore a Dementia Friendly City. The walk was flagged off by the Chief Guest Dr. Ramachandran Bairi with participants holding placards with messages on Dementia. The campaign received wide coverage in newspapers, v isual communication, electronic and social media platforms

Street play on warning signs of dementia

Awareness walk-Bangalore

Bangalore Chapter in association with Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT) and National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) organized an insightfulcampaign at Cubbon Park, Bangalore to mark WAM 2016. ‘A Battle to Remember’– the title of the campaign was an initiative towards making Bangalore a Dementia Friendly City by raising awareness about dementia, building appropriate support systems, educating, training and advocating the rights of caregivers and families touched by the disease The stigma and myths around dementia, which pose a challenge towards its prevention and management, was the focus of the campaign. Geriatric Yoga, Challenge your Brain activities,

Rural Games, Street Play and Awareness Walk were the highlights of the day. The target group for this campaign was the 300 plus morning walkers/ joggers which included middle aged citizens and senior citizens. Volunteers went around the park, educating the walkers about the event and the cause; walkers were also asked to pin up a purple ribbon on their arms as a sign of their support towards the cause. The campaign had an early morning start with a free session on Geriatric Yoga by a team from NIMHANS. Senior citizen volunteers initiated the yoga session with the guided instructions from the team; gradually walkers joined in to meditate and try out the different asanas.

Volunteers were then taken through an Active Ageing session which included activities to Challenge your Brainby Ms. Ramani Sundaram, a research scientist at Nightingales Medical Trust. The onlookers and participants found this to be a unique experience with senior citizens being enthusiastically involved in physical and mental activities which charged them with positive energy.

The park was filled with excitement and cheer with as many as 40 Rural Games of India were brought back to life. The games revived sweet childhood memories was what some of the participants remarked. Pagade/ Tower of Brahma, Tic Tac Toe, Pallankuzi, Gilli Thandu, cycle tyre race, bow and arrow, Lahori were some of the games that were played to promote the importance of keeping our brain and memories refreshed.

The star attraction of the campaign was the Street Play that emphasized on the early warning signs of dementia. The 15 minutes play brought out the message loud and clear that the

Active Ageing Sessions-Bangalore

BANGALORE Chapter

CHENNAI Chapter

World Alzheimer’s Day Programme on 21st September at SRMC were attended by Dr. R. Balakrishnan, Dr. S.Anandan,

WAM Chennai

DELHI Chapter

Pamphlets and information education and communication materials related to Alzheimer’s disease and services provided by Delhi Chapter were distributed on 18 September during Rahagiri event at Connaught Place.This year perhaps due to enhanced awareness, lot of people came to us to find out about Delhi Chapter’s activities and services we offer. On

th st20 and 21 September, the chapter organized dementia sensitization programmes in association with FM Rainbow and Dr Vinod Kumar and Mrs Renu Vohra of Delhi Chapter and Dr Padma Srivastava of the AIIMS were panelists in a DD News programme.

The main event of World Alzheimer’s Day was held at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Center which was attended by various stake holders and general public totaling up to 120

Ads well.

Releasing the book 'VISMRIT' at Delhi

participants. The programme was structured keeping in mind this year’s theme “Remember Me”.

Mrs Renu Vohra opened the proceeding of the evening by inviting our President, Dr ManjariTripathi, to give her welcome address and release World Alzheimer’s Day 2016 Souvenir. Dr Manjari Tripathi with Dr. Vinod Kumar released a book on Alzheimer’s dementia named “VISMRIT”,written by one of our volunteers, Ms. Bina Berry.

Dr Vinod Kumar delivered a talk on ‘Healthy Ageing beyond Health’ which was followed by a session of yoga and meditation conducted by Mr Santosh Yoga. Delhi Chapter had a special privilege to honor Mrs. Indira Mahalanobis and awarded her a memento. She has been rendering selfless service by providing music therapy for the patients at our Day Care Center. In the interactive session which followed, Dr Vinod Kumar, Dr Manjari Tripathi and Dr KS Anand were the panelists. Vote of thanks was given by Mr S N Kuckreja, Vice President, of the Chapter. Clients and staff celebrated WAD by having painting competitions, games and refreshments.

Meditation session organized by Delhi Chapter

GUWAHATI Chapter

Guwahati Chapter organized a memory screening camp at Nabina Sangha, Zoo Road where a total of 30 screenings were done by our 2 clinical psychologists. We celebrated the WAD with a cultural programme at the International Auditorium of Shankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati by organizing a cultural night.

Cultural night at Guwahati

The chapter started a new care home and the inauguration of the Dementia Day Care Centre was done by the Chief Guest Shri. MGVK Bhanu, Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Assam. Walk of fame, a ramp walk was organized by the upcoming designer Smt Nandini Baruwa with a slight difference - all the participants were above 75, the senior most being 93 and 94 years. We had sixteen participants in this event. A recital by vocalist Smti. Mitali Dey, Sarod recital by Shri Tarun Kalitaand a skit on Dementia and Geriatrics was presented by the students of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences all of which were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

Night of colours- Guwahati

HYDERABAD DECCAN Chapter

Awareness session and painting competition was conducted at Sloka school and the topic was ‘Dementia: Remember Me’ which was facilitated by Ms Amulya Rajan, Psychologist, Ms. Bala Tripura Sundari, Joint Secretary and Mr Mohsin Mohammed, Admin, ARDSI- Hyderabad Deccan and attended by around 35 students, administrators and staff. Literature on dementia and brochures about the full-time day care centre at ARDSI- Hyd Deccan were distributed. Ms Amulya gave a comprehensive overview of dementia and its care and emphasized on the services provided by the Chapter. Inauguration of the full-time 6 day a week Day Care Centre for people with dementia was done on at ARDSI Hyderabad - Zeba Bashiruddin Centre for Healthy Ageing and the chief guests were Mrs. and Mr. Ansari, Dr. Chandrasekhar, Dr. Subhash Kaul and Mr. Saumil Mody. The topic, Reminiscence

reminiscing togetherness and their experiences with ARDSI day-care. Ms. Amulya Rajan then presented a succinct session on the services provided by the Day Care Centre. Dr. Nanda Kishore, Chief Consultant and Managing Director, Gaman Physio Care presented an insightful session on’ Falls Prevention in Elderly persons’. Dementia awareness programme at Osmania Medical College was facilitated by Dr Chandrasekhar, Vice-president ARDSI Hyderabad, Managing Director Asha Hospital and Ms Bala Tirupura Sundari. At Osmania General Hospital, an awareness session was conducted which was attended by 32 PG - General Medical students and a team of senior doctors. Dr. Shiva Prasad, Associate Professor of General Medicine, Osmania General Hospital chaired a session and Dr. Chandrasekhar and Ms Bala spoke about various aspects of dementia and services offered.

Painting competition at Hyderabad Deccan

and falls prevention was facilitated by Dr Nanda Kishore, Ms. Amulya Rajanand Ms. Bala Tripura Sundari and was formally inaugurated by Mrs and Mr. Ansari who have made significant contributions for this noble cause. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by Dr K Chandrasekhar, Dr Subhash Kaul, Ms Bala, Ms Priti and Mr Rastogi.Ms. Bala, Joint Secretary, ARDSI Hyd Deccan Chapter, thanked the carer families, the doctors, partner organizations - Confederation of Voluntary Association (COVA), Pain Relief and Palliative Care Society (PR&PCS), Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Yashoda Hospitals, Asha Hospitals, all the current and former carers, volunteers, and staff of ARDSI for their commitment and partnership towards this cause. Special thanks were extended to EISAI Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd for generously sponsoring the inaugural event.Dr. Chandrasekhar, Vice President ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan and Managing Director, Asha Hospitals, and Dr. Subhash Kaul, Dean and Head of Dept. of Neurology, NIMS addressed the audience on the increasing number of people with dementia and the need for more services. Members of the activity centre joined the volunteers to cut a cake and the event was attended by about 60 people. The caregiver session around the WAM Theme was facilitated by Ms Bala. In the ‘Reminiscence Session’, current and past caregivers spoke about the journey with their loved ones,

Dr. K .V.Somasundaram, Dr. P.V.V i jayaraghavan, Dr.R.Sathianathan, Dr. Thomas.P.N., Dr. M.Sureshkumar and Dr. Neelakshi which comprised of a brief lecture, skit show competition, short film presentation and photography competition for college students of Chennai. Nearly 250 students from Department of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Psychology, Department of Nursing and Geriatric Care Clinic have participated in the above programmes.

Dr. O. Somasundaram gave away the prizes to the winners. In a scientific sessions in Residency Towers Hotel the Moderator was Dr. R.Sathianathan, Vice-Chairman, ARDSI and the two topics were: ‘Managing Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer’s Dementia’ and ‘Sleep Disorders in Alzheimer’s Dementia’ presented by Dr. Jayakumar Menon and Dr. Sujai Subramanian. The chairpersons were, Dr. R.Balakrishnan, Dr. Muthukrishnan, Dr. S.Vijaya Kumar and Dr. M. Suresh Kumar.Doctors and ARDSI Chennai Chapter staff attended in good numbers. WAD was observed in Venkateswara Nursing College (Vel-Tech Group), Thalambur, Chennai where speakers discussed various topics, and 350 participants part in group discussions, connection games, singing songs, posters and poetry competitions. All participants were carrying our WAD material and took out a rally inside the campus. The WAD materials were supplied by ARDSI Chennai Chapter. The entire programme was monitored by Professor and HOD Ms. Vimala Samson.

Dr. Somasundaram giving away the prizes

DELHI Chapter

Pamphlets and information education and communication materials related to Alzheimer’s disease and services provided by Delhi Chapter were distributed on 18 September during Rahagiri event at Connaught Place.This year perhaps due to enhanced awareness, lot of people came to us to find out about Delhi Chapter’s activities and services we offer. On

th st20 and 21 September, the chapter organized dementia sensitization programmes in association with FM Rainbow and Dr Vinod Kumar and Mrs Renu Vohra of Delhi Chapter and Dr Padma Srivastava of the AIIMS were panelists in a DD News programme.

The main event of World Alzheimer’s Day was held at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Center which was attended by various stake holders and general public totaling up to 120

Ads well.

Releasing the book 'VISMRIT' at Delhi

participants. The programme was structured keeping in mind this year’s theme “Remember Me”.

Mrs Renu Vohra opened the proceeding of the evening by inviting our President, Dr ManjariTripathi, to give her welcome address and release World Alzheimer’s Day 2016 Souvenir. Dr Manjari Tripathi with Dr. Vinod Kumar released a book on Alzheimer’s dementia named “VISMRIT”,written by one of our volunteers, Ms. Bina Berry.

Dr Vinod Kumar delivered a talk on ‘Healthy Ageing beyond Health’ which was followed by a session of yoga and meditation conducted by Mr Santosh Yoga. Delhi Chapter had a special privilege to honor Mrs. Indira Mahalanobis and awarded her a memento. She has been rendering selfless service by providing music therapy for the patients at our Day Care Center. In the interactive session which followed, Dr Vinod Kumar, Dr Manjari Tripathi and Dr KS Anand were the panelists. Vote of thanks was given by Mr S N Kuckreja, Vice President, of the Chapter. Clients and staff celebrated WAD by having painting competitions, games and refreshments.

Meditation session organized by Delhi Chapter

GUWAHATI Chapter

Guwahati Chapter organized a memory screening camp at Nabina Sangha, Zoo Road where a total of 30 screenings were done by our 2 clinical psychologists. We celebrated the WAD with a cultural programme at the International Auditorium of Shankardeva Kalakshetra, Guwahati by organizing a cultural night.

Cultural night at Guwahati

The chapter started a new care home and the inauguration of the Dementia Day Care Centre was done by the Chief Guest Shri. MGVK Bhanu, Addl. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Assam. Walk of fame, a ramp walk was organized by the upcoming designer Smt Nandini Baruwa with a slight difference - all the participants were above 75, the senior most being 93 and 94 years. We had sixteen participants in this event. A recital by vocalist Smti. Mitali Dey, Sarod recital by Shri Tarun Kalitaand a skit on Dementia and Geriatrics was presented by the students of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences all of which were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.

Night of colours- Guwahati

HYDERABAD DECCAN Chapter

Awareness session and painting competition was conducted at Sloka school and the topic was ‘Dementia: Remember Me’ which was facilitated by Ms Amulya Rajan, Psychologist, Ms. Bala Tripura Sundari, Joint Secretary and Mr Mohsin Mohammed, Admin, ARDSI- Hyderabad Deccan and attended by around 35 students, administrators and staff. Literature on dementia and brochures about the full-time day care centre at ARDSI- Hyd Deccan were distributed. Ms Amulya gave a comprehensive overview of dementia and its care and emphasized on the services provided by the Chapter. Inauguration of the full-time 6 day a week Day Care Centre for people with dementia was done on at ARDSI Hyderabad - Zeba Bashiruddin Centre for Healthy Ageing and the chief guests were Mrs. and Mr. Ansari, Dr. Chandrasekhar, Dr. Subhash Kaul and Mr. Saumil Mody. The topic, Reminiscence

reminiscing togetherness and their experiences with ARDSI day-care. Ms. Amulya Rajan then presented a succinct session on the services provided by the Day Care Centre. Dr. Nanda Kishore, Chief Consultant and Managing Director, Gaman Physio Care presented an insightful session on’ Falls Prevention in Elderly persons’. Dementia awareness programme at Osmania Medical College was facilitated by Dr Chandrasekhar, Vice-president ARDSI Hyderabad, Managing Director Asha Hospital and Ms Bala Tirupura Sundari. At Osmania General Hospital, an awareness session was conducted which was attended by 32 PG - General Medical students and a team of senior doctors. Dr. Shiva Prasad, Associate Professor of General Medicine, Osmania General Hospital chaired a session and Dr. Chandrasekhar and Ms Bala spoke about various aspects of dementia and services offered.

Painting competition at Hyderabad Deccan

and falls prevention was facilitated by Dr Nanda Kishore, Ms. Amulya Rajanand Ms. Bala Tripura Sundari and was formally inaugurated by Mrs and Mr. Ansari who have made significant contributions for this noble cause. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by Dr K Chandrasekhar, Dr Subhash Kaul, Ms Bala, Ms Priti and Mr Rastogi.Ms. Bala, Joint Secretary, ARDSI Hyd Deccan Chapter, thanked the carer families, the doctors, partner organizations - Confederation of Voluntary Association (COVA), Pain Relief and Palliative Care Society (PR&PCS), Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Yashoda Hospitals, Asha Hospitals, all the current and former carers, volunteers, and staff of ARDSI for their commitment and partnership towards this cause. Special thanks were extended to EISAI Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd for generously sponsoring the inaugural event.Dr. Chandrasekhar, Vice President ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan and Managing Director, Asha Hospitals, and Dr. Subhash Kaul, Dean and Head of Dept. of Neurology, NIMS addressed the audience on the increasing number of people with dementia and the need for more services. Members of the activity centre joined the volunteers to cut a cake and the event was attended by about 60 people. The caregiver session around the WAM Theme was facilitated by Ms Bala. In the ‘Reminiscence Session’, current and past caregivers spoke about the journey with their loved ones,

Dr. K .V.Somasundaram, Dr. P.V.V i jayaraghavan, Dr.R.Sathianathan, Dr. Thomas.P.N., Dr. M.Sureshkumar and Dr. Neelakshi which comprised of a brief lecture, skit show competition, short film presentation and photography competition for college students of Chennai. Nearly 250 students from Department of Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Psychology, Department of Nursing and Geriatric Care Clinic have participated in the above programmes.

Dr. O. Somasundaram gave away the prizes to the winners. In a scientific sessions in Residency Towers Hotel the Moderator was Dr. R.Sathianathan, Vice-Chairman, ARDSI and the two topics were: ‘Managing Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer’s Dementia’ and ‘Sleep Disorders in Alzheimer’s Dementia’ presented by Dr. Jayakumar Menon and Dr. Sujai Subramanian. The chairpersons were, Dr. R.Balakrishnan, Dr. Muthukrishnan, Dr. S.Vijaya Kumar and Dr. M. Suresh Kumar.Doctors and ARDSI Chennai Chapter staff attended in good numbers. WAD was observed in Venkateswara Nursing College (Vel-Tech Group), Thalambur, Chennai where speakers discussed various topics, and 350 participants part in group discussions, connection games, singing songs, posters and poetry competitions. All participants were carrying our WAD material and took out a rally inside the campus. The WAD materials were supplied by ARDSI Chennai Chapter. The entire programme was monitored by Professor and HOD Ms. Vimala Samson.

Dr. Somasundaram giving away the prizes

Inaguration of Day care Centre-Hyd Deccan

JAIPUR Chapter

The Jaipur chapter organized free multi-specialty camps for senior citizens who were screened for possible dementia. Poster competition for students based on the theme ‘Remember Me’ was conducted. Community awareness programmes which included five local meetings and three seminars on dementia were conducted in various parts of the city. We also organized an awareness walk from the city centre to IMA Hall with posters and hand held placards on Alzheimer’s disease. Lectures on early warning signs of Alzheimer’s dementia and behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, and basic information and role of care givers were also organized.

CALICUT Chapter

KERALA State

Calicut chapter in association with Malabar Harmony Home, organized a public function, awareness class and a memory walk in connection with the observation of WAM at CSI Church Cathedral, Calicut, Kerala. The inauguration of the public function as well as the flagging off the memory walk was done by the honorable Calicut district collector, Mr. N. Prasanth IAS. Mr. Satheesh Kumar the secretary of Calicut Chapter welcomed the gathering which was presided by Dr. Sini Mathew, the president of Calicut Chapter. Dr. Prabhavathy KS, Head of Psychiatry Department, Government Medical College, Calicut took an informative lecture on psychosocial aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Care givers like Mrs. Anney Chally and Mrs. Valsala Ramdas shared their experiences to the gathering. Representatives from St. Josepth’s College, Calicut, AWH Special College, Holy Cross College, IMHANS etc shared their experiences and difficulties while working with care givers and patients with dementia. Rev. Dr. T I James, Chairman CSI Cathedral, Calicut in his message expressed the urgent need to address the concerns of the aged by all. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Steephan, the Project Officer of Malabar Harmony Home and the gathering recited the oath led by Dr. VK Gopi, the Treasurer of Calicut Chapter before the Memory Walk. The Memory Walk started from the CSI church Compound Mananchira, went around the Mananchira square with 300 participants including ARDSI members , care givers, NGO members, social activists and students from Institute of Mental Health Neuro Sciences, Calicut, St. Josephs College, Holy Cross College, AWH Special College and Government Model School, Calicut. The MSW students distributed awareness materials to the public. Media representatives from Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Madhyamam and ACV (local TV) also participated in the program and the news came in all these print and visual media the very next day.

KSID, a joint venture of ARDSI in association with Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala and Kerala Social Security Mission sets a unique model of care system in India where the government agencies, Local Self Government Institution (LSGIs) joining hands to establish a system for dementia care

As a curtain raiser of WAM-2016, KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM, Edavanakkadu Project conducted a Seminar and Memory screening camp with the support of DSJ and PHC, Edavanakkadu. The program was inaugurated by Mr. K.U Jeevan Mitra the Panchayathu President of Edavanakkadu. The meeting was chaired by the Block Panchayth Member. Mr. Renjunath, Superintendent of Govt. Old Age Home welcomed the audience. Dr. Sudhapriya Medical Officer, Ayush, and Mr. Jery, Health Inspector felicitated the meeting. Mr. Prasad M.Gopal, Senior Project officer, RDC, conducted the seminar on Dementia. The Memory screening camp was conducted by Dr. Sudhapriya, Mr. Nidhin, Dementia National Help Line Coordinator ARDSI and Mr. Aju Aloshious, SW – cum- Administrator. 30 old Age people participated in the camp. 24 elderly people were taken MMSE and one of the result was positive. Mr. Aju Aloshious, Social Worker cum Administrator expressed vote of thanks.

KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM, Edavanakkadu Project also organized a color full memory walk from S.D.P.Y, K.P.M.H.S passed through the city of Edavanakkadu. The memory walk function was inaugurated by Mr. K.U Jeevan Mitra, Panchaythu President. Mr. George Aloshious, School teacher welcomed the students and guests. Mr. M.B. Ayoob, PTA President

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chaired the function. Dr. Shajiya Malik, Medical Officer of PHC, delivered Dementia message to the students. Mr. Renjunath, Sr. Superintendent, SJD administered the Dementia-pledge to the students. Mr. Prasad M. Gopal, Senior Project Officer RDC, and Mr. Jery, Health Inspector delivered felicitations. Mr. K. Ullas, C.I of Njarackal flagged of the Memory Walk and Mr. Aju Aloshious expressed vote of thanks. To the students and different associations of the school like Student Police Cadets, Red Cross Society, Navel NCC Unit and their coordinators. The program was organized with the support of DSJ, PHC, Panchyath, S.D.P.Y, K.P.M.H.S, and staff of KSID.

Major Gopalakrishnan KP (Rtd) National Coordinator ARDSI explained about ARDSI back ground and KSID Projects at Edavanakkad (Ernakulam Dist) and at Kunnamkulam (Thrissur Dist) and requested the audience to give wide pubilcity about these projects among their friends and relatives. Mr. Suresh Kumar OP, SW cum Administrator, KSID Project, SMRUTHIPADHAM, Guruvayur took awareness class on Alzheimer’s & Dementia as a part of WAM 2016 campaign

that VIMALA College Thrissur on 26 August 2016. WAM / KSID IEC Materials were distributed among the participants.

Mr. Sureshkumar OP, SW cum Administrator, conducted awareness classes on dementia at St. Marys College, Thrissur, Sreekrishna College, Guruvayur, Raja Charitable Trust Hospital, Chavakkad, and G-Tech Computer Academy, Kunnamkulam. KSID Thrissur Project also conducted a Memory Walk at Sreekrishna College, Guruvayur and distributed WAM IEC materials among the participants. All the above programs covered around 600 audience comprising Doctors, Nurses, faculties, students, care givers and general public.

KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM Thrissur Project

Memory Ride - Hyderabad Deccan

Exhibition of paintings on dementia by Sloka school students on the theme ‘Dementia: Remember Me’at Daira Centre for Art and Culture, Hyderabad lasted for five days.

Students appreciated their paintings being displayed and received prizes. Atiya Amjad, owner and curator of Daira Centre for Art and Culture, her colleague Mr Eshwar, a poet, expressed their admiration for the paintings and the importance of such sessions on dementia; Ms Nirmala Diaz and Mr Suresh Kuppu, the funder trustees of Sloka spoke about the need for awareness in the younger generation. Ms Susan who is a mentor for the teachers at Sloka school spoke to the group about the talent in each student, and how the Waldorf philosophy of uniqueness in every human being has been expressed through this process. Art lovers trickled into the gallery to see the paintings all evening and were all praise for the students work as well as the initiative by ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan.

Memory Ride, a bicycle ride was held from GHMC Bike Station, Achibowli covering a distance of 10 km with an early morning start. Beating the rains 60 Hyderabad cycling enthusiasts came together for the cause of dementia which was supported by Memory Clinic at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Asha Hospitals and Yashoda Hospitals. Continental Hospital with a mobile ambulance supported the riders through the ride. All participants were given cycling back-packs with literature on dementia and Ms Bala briefed the participants on the causes of dementia and the Memory Ride. Mr Shashidhar, Treasurer ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan Chapter and Ms Saadiya Hurzuk spoke on the occasion. Rules and regulations of the ride were shared with the participants followed by warm up exercises for the cyclists by Mr Jitender Bansal, Founder Cycling India.

KERALA STATE INITIATIVE ON DEMENTIA (KSID) KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM Edavanakkad Project

Inaguration of Day care Centre-Hyd Deccan

JAIPUR Chapter

The Jaipur chapter organized free multi-specialty camps for senior citizens who were screened for possible dementia. Poster competition for students based on the theme ‘Remember Me’ was conducted. Community awareness programmes which included five local meetings and three seminars on dementia were conducted in various parts of the city. We also organized an awareness walk from the city centre to IMA Hall with posters and hand held placards on Alzheimer’s disease. Lectures on early warning signs of Alzheimer’s dementia and behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, and basic information and role of care givers were also organized.

CALICUT Chapter

KERALA State

Calicut chapter in association with Malabar Harmony Home, organized a public function, awareness class and a memory walk in connection with the observation of WAM at CSI Church Cathedral, Calicut, Kerala. The inauguration of the public function as well as the flagging off the memory walk was done by the honorable Calicut district collector, Mr. N. Prasanth IAS. Mr. Satheesh Kumar the secretary of Calicut Chapter welcomed the gathering which was presided by Dr. Sini Mathew, the president of Calicut Chapter. Dr. Prabhavathy KS, Head of Psychiatry Department, Government Medical College, Calicut took an informative lecture on psychosocial aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Care givers like Mrs. Anney Chally and Mrs. Valsala Ramdas shared their experiences to the gathering. Representatives from St. Josepth’s College, Calicut, AWH Special College, Holy Cross College, IMHANS etc shared their experiences and difficulties while working with care givers and patients with dementia. Rev. Dr. T I James, Chairman CSI Cathedral, Calicut in his message expressed the urgent need to address the concerns of the aged by all. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Steephan, the Project Officer of Malabar Harmony Home and the gathering recited the oath led by Dr. VK Gopi, the Treasurer of Calicut Chapter before the Memory Walk. The Memory Walk started from the CSI church Compound Mananchira, went around the Mananchira square with 300 participants including ARDSI members , care givers, NGO members, social activists and students from Institute of Mental Health Neuro Sciences, Calicut, St. Josephs College, Holy Cross College, AWH Special College and Government Model School, Calicut. The MSW students distributed awareness materials to the public. Media representatives from Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Madhyamam and ACV (local TV) also participated in the program and the news came in all these print and visual media the very next day.

KSID, a joint venture of ARDSI in association with Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala and Kerala Social Security Mission sets a unique model of care system in India where the government agencies, Local Self Government Institution (LSGIs) joining hands to establish a system for dementia care

As a curtain raiser of WAM-2016, KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM, Edavanakkadu Project conducted a Seminar and Memory screening camp with the support of DSJ and PHC, Edavanakkadu. The program was inaugurated by Mr. K.U Jeevan Mitra the Panchayathu President of Edavanakkadu. The meeting was chaired by the Block Panchayth Member. Mr. Renjunath, Superintendent of Govt. Old Age Home welcomed the audience. Dr. Sudhapriya Medical Officer, Ayush, and Mr. Jery, Health Inspector felicitated the meeting. Mr. Prasad M.Gopal, Senior Project officer, RDC, conducted the seminar on Dementia. The Memory screening camp was conducted by Dr. Sudhapriya, Mr. Nidhin, Dementia National Help Line Coordinator ARDSI and Mr. Aju Aloshious, SW – cum- Administrator. 30 old Age people participated in the camp. 24 elderly people were taken MMSE and one of the result was positive. Mr. Aju Aloshious, Social Worker cum Administrator expressed vote of thanks.

KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM, Edavanakkadu Project also organized a color full memory walk from S.D.P.Y, K.P.M.H.S passed through the city of Edavanakkadu. The memory walk function was inaugurated by Mr. K.U Jeevan Mitra, Panchaythu President. Mr. George Aloshious, School teacher welcomed the students and guests. Mr. M.B. Ayoob, PTA President

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chaired the function. Dr. Shajiya Malik, Medical Officer of PHC, delivered Dementia message to the students. Mr. Renjunath, Sr. Superintendent, SJD administered the Dementia-pledge to the students. Mr. Prasad M. Gopal, Senior Project Officer RDC, and Mr. Jery, Health Inspector delivered felicitations. Mr. K. Ullas, C.I of Njarackal flagged of the Memory Walk and Mr. Aju Aloshious expressed vote of thanks. To the students and different associations of the school like Student Police Cadets, Red Cross Society, Navel NCC Unit and their coordinators. The program was organized with the support of DSJ, PHC, Panchyath, S.D.P.Y, K.P.M.H.S, and staff of KSID.

Major Gopalakrishnan KP (Rtd) National Coordinator ARDSI explained about ARDSI back ground and KSID Projects at Edavanakkad (Ernakulam Dist) and at Kunnamkulam (Thrissur Dist) and requested the audience to give wide pubilcity about these projects among their friends and relatives. Mr. Suresh Kumar OP, SW cum Administrator, KSID Project, SMRUTHIPADHAM, Guruvayur took awareness class on Alzheimer’s & Dementia as a part of WAM 2016 campaign

that VIMALA College Thrissur on 26 August 2016. WAM / KSID IEC Materials were distributed among the participants.

Mr. Sureshkumar OP, SW cum Administrator, conducted awareness classes on dementia at St. Marys College, Thrissur, Sreekrishna College, Guruvayur, Raja Charitable Trust Hospital, Chavakkad, and G-Tech Computer Academy, Kunnamkulam. KSID Thrissur Project also conducted a Memory Walk at Sreekrishna College, Guruvayur and distributed WAM IEC materials among the participants. All the above programs covered around 600 audience comprising Doctors, Nurses, faculties, students, care givers and general public.

KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM Thrissur Project

Memory Ride - Hyderabad Deccan

Exhibition of paintings on dementia by Sloka school students on the theme ‘Dementia: Remember Me’at Daira Centre for Art and Culture, Hyderabad lasted for five days.

Students appreciated their paintings being displayed and received prizes. Atiya Amjad, owner and curator of Daira Centre for Art and Culture, her colleague Mr Eshwar, a poet, expressed their admiration for the paintings and the importance of such sessions on dementia; Ms Nirmala Diaz and Mr Suresh Kuppu, the funder trustees of Sloka spoke about the need for awareness in the younger generation. Ms Susan who is a mentor for the teachers at Sloka school spoke to the group about the talent in each student, and how the Waldorf philosophy of uniqueness in every human being has been expressed through this process. Art lovers trickled into the gallery to see the paintings all evening and were all praise for the students work as well as the initiative by ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan.

Memory Ride, a bicycle ride was held from GHMC Bike Station, Achibowli covering a distance of 10 km with an early morning start. Beating the rains 60 Hyderabad cycling enthusiasts came together for the cause of dementia which was supported by Memory Clinic at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Asha Hospitals and Yashoda Hospitals. Continental Hospital with a mobile ambulance supported the riders through the ride. All participants were given cycling back-packs with literature on dementia and Ms Bala briefed the participants on the causes of dementia and the Memory Ride. Mr Shashidhar, Treasurer ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan Chapter and Ms Saadiya Hurzuk spoke on the occasion. Rules and regulations of the ride were shared with the participants followed by warm up exercises for the cyclists by Mr Jitender Bansal, Founder Cycling India.

KERALA STATE INITIATIVE ON DEMENTIA (KSID) KSID SMRUTHIPADHAM Edavanakkad Project

The Kochi chapter with the assistance of national registered office, executed several programmes during WAM. A new memory clinic was opened at PVS Laksehore hospital by the National Office, after a joint meeting between the Hospital administration and the National Office staff, lead by the Treasurer . The Kochi chapter along with the National Office, organized a memory walk at Kochi, from Maharaja's college to Marine Drive. It was flagged off by Mr. Thomas Cherian, Treasurer ARDSI; it was attended by approximately 600 students from various institutions and students were given cash awards based on their performance. The public function after the memory walk was inaugurated by Dr. Sreekumar, President of Rotary Kochi and eminent people attended the function. An awareness programme for the faculty at Maharaja’s College, Ernakulum was led by Mrs. Preethi Paul and Mrs. Latha Joseph which had around 200 participants.

Memory walk- Kochi

ARDSI Kottayam chapter conducted an Alzheimer’s awareness programme for the members of the Kanjirapally Senior Citizen’s Forum attended by 22 members. Mr. M.J Sebastain led the awareness which was an interactive session which included sharing of facts, information and experiences. An awareness session for the MSW students of BCM College was led by Dr. Rajani, Treasurer of ARDSI Kottayam attended by 21 students and three members of the faculty and the participants were keen to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and its management. A student whose grandmother had Alzheimer’s Disease shared his caregiving experience.The role of Social Work in Dementia Care was also a topic of discussion among the participants during the session. The

KOTTAYAM Chapter

WAM at Kottayam

WAD was celebrated, jointly planned and celebrated by ARDSI Pathanamthitta Chapter and World in Need, a charitable society which extended their service in palliative care along with Kerala State Initiative on Dementia (KSID). This was conducted at the conference Hall of World in Need at Kumbanad. Our President Dr. M.G. Sasidharan Nair addressed the gathering and extended warm welcome to all. Mr. P. Narayanan (Kannur), Secretary, Kerala Government Palliative Initiatives presided over the meeting and the programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Annapurna Devi, Zilla Panchayath President of Pathanamthitta District. Key note address was delivered by Dr. J. Jacob (Chief Medical Officer of Palliative Care of Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla). Introductory speech was delivered by Rev. Manoj Sakaria President of World in Need organization and felicitations were done by Mrs. Annamma John (Joint Secretary ARDSI ) and Mr. Shan Ramesh Gopan(NRHM Dist. Coordinator). Mr. K. Radhakrishnan Nair extended vote of thanks to all guests and participants. Founder General Secretary Mr. C. John Thomas Memorial Elocution Competition for high School and higher/senior secondary school students were conducted and the prizes for the winners were distributed on the WAD meeting by the Chief Guest. The participation was extensive with active involvement and interaction.

knowledge and extensive experience of our resource person made the session informative. In collaboration with Government Medical College Kottayam an ‘Alzheimer’s Help Desk’ as part of WAD 2016 functioned from 9 am to 4 pm on

st 21 September 2016 to create awareness among general public. Posters and banners were displayed; along with distribution of pamphlets and leaflets. ARDSI Kottayam chapter conducted an awareness programme at NSS Hindu College Changanasserry for PG and research students. This session was led by MJ Sebastian, Secretary and attended by more than fifty students and six members of staff. An inaugural programme presided by Principal Dr. K Unnikrishnan was conducted before participatory session.

KOLKATA Chapter

WAD Kolkata

KOCHI ChapterHarmony Home Kottapady, Guruvayur

Mr. Prasad CF, Compliance Officer ARDSI, Mr. Benny Mathew, Project Officer, Kottapady and Mr. Suresh Kumar OP, Social Worker cum Administrator, KSID Thrissur Project took the dementia awareness sessions at Holy cross Senior Secondary School Arthat, Kunnamkulam and distributed WAM IEC Materials among the members of Grant parents association and students.

DRCC Kottapady with the support of National Administrative office Kunnamkulam also conducted a dementia awareness session and Memory Walk at Little Flower College, Mammiyur, Guruvayur. Rev. Dr. Sr. Thressiamma Dominic, Principal, Little Flower College flagged of the Memory Walk from LF College. 100 students along with NSS Program officer and faculties participated in the Memory Walk. The Memory Walk was culminated at DRCC Kottapady. Dr. K Jacob Roy, Hon. Vice President, ADI, and founder of ARDSI chaired the function. Mr. Prasad CF Compliance Officer, ARDSI welcomed the chair, students faculty and the guest. He requested Dr. Jacob Roy to give his message on dementia to the audience. Dr. K Jacob Roy congratulated the students for their willingness and voluntary participation in such a program for a noble cause. He highlighted about the necessity of giving more care and attention to the elderly people affected with dementia in the society.

Major Gopalakrishnan KP (Rtd), National Coordinator, ARDSI facilitated the students and the participants. He explained about the KSID Project and it’s two Dementia Care Centers at Edavanakkad (Ernakulam Dist.) and Kunnamkulam (Thrissur Dist.) and requested the audience to give wide publicity of these projects among their friends and relatives. Mr. Benny Mathew, Project Officer DRCC Kottapady, expressed Vote of thanks

PATHANAMTHITTA Chapter

Hon Speaker of Kerala flagging of at Trivandrum

Memory walk flagged of by Shri P Sreeramakrishnan, Hon. Speaker of the Kerala State Legislative Assembly and covered a distance of 750 metres from Kanakakunnu Main Gate to

ARDSI Calcutta addressed the local women’s community clubs to raise awareness of dementia and also involved them to share their favorite memories, or memories of a loved one with dementia.The focus to involve more non-specialized individuals continued when we tagged the awareness campaign with the Teachers’ Day. Teachers from various schools of the city visited the daycare center and celebrated Teachers’ day along with the persons with dementia and shared their personal memories of their loved ones and were also educated to spread awareness in the community.We visited local schools with our persons having dementia and celebrated the Grandparent’s Day along with the students of the school. Each child was encouraged to share their stories of their time with their own grandparents and we shared how

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Maanaviyam Street. All the participants were provided with T-Shirts inscribing the WAD message. The 15 minutes walk was led by the Hon. Speaker himself who also joined for the refreshment thereafter.The most important event was the seminar on the subject Dementia: a journey of caring which was a joint programme of ARDSI with Sri ChitraThirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology. Eminent Neurologists and Psychiatrists from SCTIMST and Trivandrum Medical College and our own representatives Mr. T.K Ramadhamonie and Smt. Shally Abraham presented papers in the programme. This event was inaugurated by the Hon. Speaker who spent more than an hour listening to the expert opinions, and encouraged by the proceedings, promised the gathering that he would be giving special notice to the forthcoming Assembly session to address the issue of old age people suffering from dementia and the need for expert caring.

The Kochi chapter with the assistance of national registered office, executed several programmes during WAM. A new memory clinic was opened at PVS Laksehore hospital by the National Office, after a joint meeting between the Hospital administration and the National Office staff, lead by the Treasurer . The Kochi chapter along with the National Office, organized a memory walk at Kochi, from Maharaja's college to Marine Drive. It was flagged off by Mr. Thomas Cherian, Treasurer ARDSI; it was attended by approximately 600 students from various institutions and students were given cash awards based on their performance. The public function after the memory walk was inaugurated by Dr. Sreekumar, President of Rotary Kochi and eminent people attended the function. An awareness programme for the faculty at Maharaja’s College, Ernakulum was led by Mrs. Preethi Paul and Mrs. Latha Joseph which had around 200 participants.

Memory walk- Kochi

ARDSI Kottayam chapter conducted an Alzheimer’s awareness programme for the members of the Kanjirapally Senior Citizen’s Forum attended by 22 members. Mr. M.J Sebastain led the awareness which was an interactive session which included sharing of facts, information and experiences. An awareness session for the MSW students of BCM College was led by Dr. Rajani, Treasurer of ARDSI Kottayam attended by 21 students and three members of the faculty and the participants were keen to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and its management. A student whose grandmother had Alzheimer’s Disease shared his caregiving experience.The role of Social Work in Dementia Care was also a topic of discussion among the participants during the session. The

KOTTAYAM Chapter

WAM at Kottayam

WAD was celebrated, jointly planned and celebrated by ARDSI Pathanamthitta Chapter and World in Need, a charitable society which extended their service in palliative care along with Kerala State Initiative on Dementia (KSID). This was conducted at the conference Hall of World in Need at Kumbanad. Our President Dr. M.G. Sasidharan Nair addressed the gathering and extended warm welcome to all. Mr. P. Narayanan (Kannur), Secretary, Kerala Government Palliative Initiatives presided over the meeting and the programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Annapurna Devi, Zilla Panchayath President of Pathanamthitta District. Key note address was delivered by Dr. J. Jacob (Chief Medical Officer of Palliative Care of Pushpagiri Medical College, Thiruvalla). Introductory speech was delivered by Rev. Manoj Sakaria President of World in Need organization and felicitations were done by Mrs. Annamma John (Joint Secretary ARDSI ) and Mr. Shan Ramesh Gopan(NRHM Dist. Coordinator). Mr. K. Radhakrishnan Nair extended vote of thanks to all guests and participants. Founder General Secretary Mr. C. John Thomas Memorial Elocution Competition for high School and higher/senior secondary school students were conducted and the prizes for the winners were distributed on the WAD meeting by the Chief Guest. The participation was extensive with active involvement and interaction.

knowledge and extensive experience of our resource person made the session informative. In collaboration with Government Medical College Kottayam an ‘Alzheimer’s Help Desk’ as part of WAD 2016 functioned from 9 am to 4 pm on

st 21 September 2016 to create awareness among general public. Posters and banners were displayed; along with distribution of pamphlets and leaflets. ARDSI Kottayam chapter conducted an awareness programme at NSS Hindu College Changanasserry for PG and research students. This session was led by MJ Sebastian, Secretary and attended by more than fifty students and six members of staff. An inaugural programme presided by Principal Dr. K Unnikrishnan was conducted before participatory session.

KOLKATA Chapter

WAD Kolkata

KOCHI ChapterHarmony Home Kottapady, Guruvayur

Mr. Prasad CF, Compliance Officer ARDSI, Mr. Benny Mathew, Project Officer, Kottapady and Mr. Suresh Kumar OP, Social Worker cum Administrator, KSID Thrissur Project took the dementia awareness sessions at Holy cross Senior Secondary School Arthat, Kunnamkulam and distributed WAM IEC Materials among the members of Grant parents association and students.

DRCC Kottapady with the support of National Administrative office Kunnamkulam also conducted a dementia awareness session and Memory Walk at Little Flower College, Mammiyur, Guruvayur. Rev. Dr. Sr. Thressiamma Dominic, Principal, Little Flower College flagged of the Memory Walk from LF College. 100 students along with NSS Program officer and faculties participated in the Memory Walk. The Memory Walk was culminated at DRCC Kottapady. Dr. K Jacob Roy, Hon. Vice President, ADI, and founder of ARDSI chaired the function. Mr. Prasad CF Compliance Officer, ARDSI welcomed the chair, students faculty and the guest. He requested Dr. Jacob Roy to give his message on dementia to the audience. Dr. K Jacob Roy congratulated the students for their willingness and voluntary participation in such a program for a noble cause. He highlighted about the necessity of giving more care and attention to the elderly people affected with dementia in the society.

Major Gopalakrishnan KP (Rtd), National Coordinator, ARDSI facilitated the students and the participants. He explained about the KSID Project and it’s two Dementia Care Centers at Edavanakkad (Ernakulam Dist.) and Kunnamkulam (Thrissur Dist.) and requested the audience to give wide publicity of these projects among their friends and relatives. Mr. Benny Mathew, Project Officer DRCC Kottapady, expressed Vote of thanks

PATHANAMTHITTA Chapter

Hon Speaker of Kerala flagging of at Trivandrum

Memory walk flagged of by Shri P Sreeramakrishnan, Hon. Speaker of the Kerala State Legislative Assembly and covered a distance of 750 metres from Kanakakunnu Main Gate to

ARDSI Calcutta addressed the local women’s community clubs to raise awareness of dementia and also involved them to share their favorite memories, or memories of a loved one with dementia.The focus to involve more non-specialized individuals continued when we tagged the awareness campaign with the Teachers’ Day. Teachers from various schools of the city visited the daycare center and celebrated Teachers’ day along with the persons with dementia and shared their personal memories of their loved ones and were also educated to spread awareness in the community.We visited local schools with our persons having dementia and celebrated the Grandparent’s Day along with the students of the school. Each child was encouraged to share their stories of their time with their own grandparents and we shared how

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Maanaviyam Street. All the participants were provided with T-Shirts inscribing the WAD message. The 15 minutes walk was led by the Hon. Speaker himself who also joined for the refreshment thereafter.The most important event was the seminar on the subject Dementia: a journey of caring which was a joint programme of ARDSI with Sri ChitraThirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology. Eminent Neurologists and Psychiatrists from SCTIMST and Trivandrum Medical College and our own representatives Mr. T.K Ramadhamonie and Smt. Shally Abraham presented papers in the programme. This event was inaugurated by the Hon. Speaker who spent more than an hour listening to the expert opinions, and encouraged by the proceedings, promised the gathering that he would be giving special notice to the forthcoming Assembly session to address the issue of old age people suffering from dementia and the need for expert caring.

MIZORAM Chapter

Mizoram Chapter organized the following events - 1) Live Phone-in Programme at All India Radio, 2) ZONET local television discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregiving needs 3) Live Phone-in Programme at Doordharshan Kendra, 4)ARDSI Mizoram chapter also observed the World Alzheimer’s Day by organizing a memory walk in collaboration with the National Mental Health Programme, Mizoram.It was the first time that such an event (Memory Walk) was organized to commemorate the day in Mizoram. The organizing committee had invited the Honorable Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare as well as several NGO representatives to support and take part in the event. The public was invited through media broadcasts (television and newspapers) and

word of mouth, Whatsapp and Facebook publicity. ARDSI memory walk T-shirts were also made and distributed at the event. Materials received from ARDSI National office such as pamphlets, banners, and booklets were also fully utilized and put up in the streets and in different institutions like Mizoram University and the colleges. More than 500 people participated in the event. The memory walk was flagged of by the Health Minister at the Millennium Center, Dawrpui. The crowd proceeded towards Vanapa Hall and halted there for a short programme.The Minister of Health and Family welfare delivered a speech in which he pledged his and his ministry’s support for the work that ARDSI is doing for the patients and family affected by dementia. President of ARDSI Mizoram chapter gave a short report about the chapter and its current projects and he proceeded to hand out awards which were sponsored by a family caregiver. The categories for the awards were of the following:The oldest participant at the memory walk (85 years 3 months)The youngest participant (1 year 3 months)The person who travelled the greatest distance to participate at the Memory walk (from Siaha, Southern most District capital of Mizoram)The NGO or Group who turned up with the largest number of members (Govt. Hrangbana College).Special gifts for Azheimer’s and dementia patients who attended the event (3 patients). The president thanked everyone for supporting the event and the participants took a pledge to take action towards the care and support of people with Alzheimer’s and related diseases. The programme ended after refreshment was served.The event, first of its kind in Mizoram was a resounding success, due to the hard work and dedication of the members of ARDSI: Mizoram Chapter as well as the support of our collaborators - The National Mental Health Programme, Printing and Stationery Department of Government of Mizoram, and of course the public. One member (fromShahnaz Herbals) who could not turn up for the event due to work engagement sent gifts for all the participants of the event. We are happy to note that the event also served as a membership drive as several people signed up for ARDSI membership as well.

MUMBAI Chapter

Mumbai Chapter participated in NGO EXPO, 2016 where many potential contacts were made.We took the golden opportunity of taking advantage of horrendous traffic snarls of Mumbai with co- total support of Traffic Police Department by having ‘I am a Dementia Friend’ flashing on all electronic traffic tickers at traffic junctions in Mumbai which had a humungous response.Awareness talks in low-income areas, slums, social groups and sensitizing students of both schools and colleges were done in different areas. Hon. Secretary Vidya Shenoy was interviewed on Alzheimer’s dementia by All India Radio, Akashvani and her article ‘Remembering Those Who Cannot Remember Is Our Social Duty’was published in ‘Money Life’ and Daily Telegraph interviewed her for their article on Alzheimer’s disease.WAD took off with an early start with an awareness talk on dementia for students at Lady Engineer High School,Tardeo

Making use of Mumbai traffic blocks

'Astu'- with Sri Mohan Agashe at Pune

sometimes grandparents do forget and act differently due to a disease condition like dementia and how they can support their grandparents to live well. An awareness and cultural program for health professionals were held where they were asked to share their experiences of taking care of their loved ones with dementia and also how they see themselves in their professional role to take care of others with the condition.

There also was an interactive session held with persons having dementia at the day care center along with their family members. All have enjoyed sharing stories of care giving, and then had food and fun. The magic of a museum lies in their potential to remember, acknowledge and remind. And that is exactly what Indian Museum at Kolkata did for our friends with dementia. Walking down memory lanes of many hundreds and thousands of year history, interactive session with museum staff and volunteers were the highlights of the visit.

with these students taking a pledge.Around 100 students and their teachers participated in the Memory Walk that was in collaboration with Interact Club of Lady Engineer High School. Flagged off by Mr. Arvind Bane, a very active social worker in the area and ex-Corporator of BMC and Principal, Mr. Errick Elavia, the walk successfully covered a large area with the unstinting support of Tardeo Police Station who gave their van and many policemen as security, ‘bandobast’ arrangement. A painting competition was also held with the theme ‘Remember Me’ in Lady Engineer High School, Tardeo. Students of Hume High School and Junior College,Byculla were sensitized by an awareness talk; 137 students took the pledge and also participated in the Memory Walk which was flagged off by Deputy Mayor, BMC, Mrs. AlkaKerkar, supported by JJ Marg Police Station. About 10,000 flyers in Marathi and Hindi were distributed at the registration counters of OPDs in JJ Group of Hospitals, Nair Hospital and Sion Hospital. Banners on Alzheimer’s disease were also put up. Student nurses and the faculty spoke about dementia in an event, in collaboration with Institute of Nursing Education, Byculla.Events were arranged for Senior Citizens Groups of Dignity Foundation: Chai Mastigroups in Chembur and Shivaji Park where the topic ‘Prevention of Dementia’ was discussed in detail and an interesting Q&A followed. Staff of the JJ Marg Police Station was appraised more on Alzheimer’s after their daily parade and they took the pledge. An afternoon fun get together was organized with the senior residents and those affected by dementia of F. S.Parakh Dharamsala Trust at Hughes Road. Awareness talk by Dr. Shirin Barodawala for the staff and an exercise session by Vidya was followed by a small party which they greatly enjoyed.A surprise party at JJ Parsi ward was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Arnavaz Mistry, an eminent social worker has always been supportive of events that we organize for senior citizens.The afternoon saw medical students of Psychiatry Department of LT Sion Medical College take the pledge led by Prof. Dr. Avinash D’sousa, Managing Committee Member. Awareness Talk on Alzheimer’s, diet and exercise was held at Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Darbar, Mira Road in conjunction with Hasi Charitable Trust which was well attended by about 80 senior citizens. A session at the State Bank of India, Byculla Branch for the staff and customers sensitized them on the Alzheimer’s disease. Banners were put up and flyers in English, Hindi and Marathi were distributed to those who attended the

Pledge by Mumbai Police

PUNE Chapter

Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health is one of the leading Residential Psychiatric Nursing homes in western region of India. Currently Chaitanya provides residential facilities for more than 500 patients suffering from various psychiatric disorders, through three of its centers in Pune and one centre each in Goa and Kerala.Chaitanya has been taking lead role in running ARDSI (Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India) Pune Chapter for the last seven years. ARDSI supports and provides information and empower families of persons with Dementia.Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health, Pune organized various awareness programmes in connection with WAM which included screening of award winning Marathi feature film ASTU: so be it! at Mangala Theatre , Pune. Following the movie there was an interactive session with Dr. Mohan Agashe a well-known psychiatrist and cine artist who played the lead role in the movie. More than 800 people attended the programe. To create awareness among the general public about Alzheimer’s and Dementia a leaflet was distributed among the audience. Chaitanya Institute of Mental Health and ARDSI Pune Chapter launched a Day Care Centre for persons with Dementia and Alzheimer’s on the same day. A bus shuttle service started around the city to pick up and drop the patients with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease- his is the

stfirst of its kind in the city of Pune. On 21 September 2016, to mark the world Alzheimer’s Day cultural programme was organized for persons suffering from Alzheimer’s & Dementia and other elderly persons with Mental Disorders.

session and some left for customers who could not be personally present.World Alzheimer’s Month ended on a high note with an interactive session with about 100 students of physiotherapy and few from the neurology departments of the MGM College of Physiotherapy at Kamothe taking the pledge led by Mumbai Chapter President, Mr. C.G. Thomas which was followed by awareness sessions.

MIZORAM Chapter

Mizoram Chapter organized the following events - 1) Live Phone-in Programme at All India Radio, 2) ZONET local television discussion on Alzheimer’s Disease and Caregiving needs 3) Live Phone-in Programme at Doordharshan Kendra, 4)ARDSI Mizoram chapter also observed the World Alzheimer’s Day by organizing a memory walk in collaboration with the National Mental Health Programme, Mizoram.It was the first time that such an event (Memory Walk) was organized to commemorate the day in Mizoram. The organizing committee had invited the Honorable Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare as well as several NGO representatives to support and take part in the event. The public was invited through media broadcasts (television and newspapers) and

word of mouth, Whatsapp and Facebook publicity. ARDSI memory walk T-shirts were also made and distributed at the event. Materials received from ARDSI National office such as pamphlets, banners, and booklets were also fully utilized and put up in the streets and in different institutions like Mizoram University and the colleges. More than 500 people participated in the event. The memory walk was flagged of by the Health Minister at the Millennium Center, Dawrpui. The crowd proceeded towards Vanapa Hall and halted there for a short programme.The Minister of Health and Family welfare delivered a speech in which he pledged his and his ministry’s support for the work that ARDSI is doing for the patients and family affected by dementia. President of ARDSI Mizoram chapter gave a short report about the chapter and its current projects and he proceeded to hand out awards which were sponsored by a family caregiver. The categories for the awards were of the following:The oldest participant at the memory walk (85 years 3 months)The youngest participant (1 year 3 months)The person who travelled the greatest distance to participate at the Memory walk (from Siaha, Southern most District capital of Mizoram)The NGO or Group who turned up with the largest number of members (Govt. Hrangbana College).Special gifts for Azheimer’s and dementia patients who attended the event (3 patients). The president thanked everyone for supporting the event and the participants took a pledge to take action towards the care and support of people with Alzheimer’s and related diseases. The programme ended after refreshment was served.The event, first of its kind in Mizoram was a resounding success, due to the hard work and dedication of the members of ARDSI: Mizoram Chapter as well as the support of our collaborators - The National Mental Health Programme, Printing and Stationery Department of Government of Mizoram, and of course the public. One member (fromShahnaz Herbals) who could not turn up for the event due to work engagement sent gifts for all the participants of the event. We are happy to note that the event also served as a membership drive as several people signed up for ARDSI membership as well.

MUMBAI Chapter

Mumbai Chapter participated in NGO EXPO, 2016 where many potential contacts were made.We took the golden opportunity of taking advantage of horrendous traffic snarls of Mumbai with co- total support of Traffic Police Department by having ‘I am a Dementia Friend’ flashing on all electronic traffic tickers at traffic junctions in Mumbai which had a humungous response.Awareness talks in low-income areas, slums, social groups and sensitizing students of both schools and colleges were done in different areas. Hon. Secretary Vidya Shenoy was interviewed on Alzheimer’s dementia by All India Radio, Akashvani and her article ‘Remembering Those Who Cannot Remember Is Our Social Duty’was published in ‘Money Life’ and Daily Telegraph interviewed her for their article on Alzheimer’s disease.WAD took off with an early start with an awareness talk on dementia for students at Lady Engineer High School,Tardeo

Making use of Mumbai traffic blocks

'Astu'- with Sri Mohan Agashe at Pune

sometimes grandparents do forget and act differently due to a disease condition like dementia and how they can support their grandparents to live well. An awareness and cultural program for health professionals were held where they were asked to share their experiences of taking care of their loved ones with dementia and also how they see themselves in their professional role to take care of others with the condition.

There also was an interactive session held with persons having dementia at the day care center along with their family members. All have enjoyed sharing stories of care giving, and then had food and fun. The magic of a museum lies in their potential to remember, acknowledge and remind. And that is exactly what Indian Museum at Kolkata did for our friends with dementia. Walking down memory lanes of many hundreds and thousands of year history, interactive session with museum staff and volunteers were the highlights of the visit.

with these students taking a pledge.Around 100 students and their teachers participated in the Memory Walk that was in collaboration with Interact Club of Lady Engineer High School. Flagged off by Mr. Arvind Bane, a very active social worker in the area and ex-Corporator of BMC and Principal, Mr. Errick Elavia, the walk successfully covered a large area with the unstinting support of Tardeo Police Station who gave their van and many policemen as security, ‘bandobast’ arrangement. A painting competition was also held with the theme ‘Remember Me’ in Lady Engineer High School, Tardeo. Students of Hume High School and Junior College,Byculla were sensitized by an awareness talk; 137 students took the pledge and also participated in the Memory Walk which was flagged off by Deputy Mayor, BMC, Mrs. AlkaKerkar, supported by JJ Marg Police Station. About 10,000 flyers in Marathi and Hindi were distributed at the registration counters of OPDs in JJ Group of Hospitals, Nair Hospital and Sion Hospital. Banners on Alzheimer’s disease were also put up. Student nurses and the faculty spoke about dementia in an event, in collaboration with Institute of Nursing Education, Byculla.Events were arranged for Senior Citizens Groups of Dignity Foundation: Chai Mastigroups in Chembur and Shivaji Park where the topic ‘Prevention of Dementia’ was discussed in detail and an interesting Q&A followed. Staff of the JJ Marg Police Station was appraised more on Alzheimer’s after their daily parade and they took the pledge. An afternoon fun get together was organized with the senior residents and those affected by dementia of F. S.Parakh Dharamsala Trust at Hughes Road. Awareness talk by Dr. Shirin Barodawala for the staff and an exercise session by Vidya was followed by a small party which they greatly enjoyed.A surprise party at JJ Parsi ward was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Arnavaz Mistry, an eminent social worker has always been supportive of events that we organize for senior citizens.The afternoon saw medical students of Psychiatry Department of LT Sion Medical College take the pledge led by Prof. Dr. Avinash D’sousa, Managing Committee Member. Awareness Talk on Alzheimer’s, diet and exercise was held at Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Darbar, Mira Road in conjunction with Hasi Charitable Trust which was well attended by about 80 senior citizens. A session at the State Bank of India, Byculla Branch for the staff and customers sensitized them on the Alzheimer’s disease. Banners were put up and flyers in English, Hindi and Marathi were distributed to those who attended the

Pledge by Mumbai Police

PUNE Chapter

Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health is one of the leading Residential Psychiatric Nursing homes in western region of India. Currently Chaitanya provides residential facilities for more than 500 patients suffering from various psychiatric disorders, through three of its centers in Pune and one centre each in Goa and Kerala.Chaitanya has been taking lead role in running ARDSI (Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India) Pune Chapter for the last seven years. ARDSI supports and provides information and empower families of persons with Dementia.Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health, Pune organized various awareness programmes in connection with WAM which included screening of award winning Marathi feature film ASTU: so be it! at Mangala Theatre , Pune. Following the movie there was an interactive session with Dr. Mohan Agashe a well-known psychiatrist and cine artist who played the lead role in the movie. More than 800 people attended the programe. To create awareness among the general public about Alzheimer’s and Dementia a leaflet was distributed among the audience. Chaitanya Institute of Mental Health and ARDSI Pune Chapter launched a Day Care Centre for persons with Dementia and Alzheimer’s on the same day. A bus shuttle service started around the city to pick up and drop the patients with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease- his is the

stfirst of its kind in the city of Pune. On 21 September 2016, to mark the world Alzheimer’s Day cultural programme was organized for persons suffering from Alzheimer’s & Dementia and other elderly persons with Mental Disorders.

session and some left for customers who could not be personally present.World Alzheimer’s Month ended on a high note with an interactive session with about 100 students of physiotherapy and few from the neurology departments of the MGM College of Physiotherapy at Kamothe taking the pledge led by Mumbai Chapter President, Mr. C.G. Thomas which was followed by awareness sessions.

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Guwahati Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter

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November 2016

Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)A special issue on World Alzheimer's Month, India 2016

Kolkatta Chapter Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur DRCC Kottapady DRCC Kottapady

DRCC Kottapady LF College, Guruvayur LF College, GuruvayurHoly Cross CBSE School, Arthat

Mumbai Chapter Mumbai Chapter Mumbai Chapter

Mumbai Chapter Rajah Hospital, Muthuvattoor Rajah Hospital, Muthuvattoor Rajah Hospital, Muthuvattoor

Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter

Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Chennai Chapter

Calicut Chapter

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Kochi Chapter Kochi Chapter Kochi Chapter Guwahati Chapter

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Guwahati Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter

Thiruvananthapuram ChapterThiruvananthapuram Chapter Thiruvananthapuram Chapter Kolkatta Chapter

Kolkatta ChapterKolkatta ChapterKolkatta ChapterKolkatta Chapter

November 2016

Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI)A special issue on World Alzheimer's Month, India 2016

Kolkatta Chapter Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur DRCC Kottapady DRCC Kottapady

DRCC Kottapady LF College, Guruvayur LF College, GuruvayurHoly Cross CBSE School, Arthat

Mumbai Chapter Mumbai Chapter Mumbai Chapter

Mumbai Chapter Rajah Hospital, Muthuvattoor Rajah Hospital, Muthuvattoor Rajah Hospital, Muthuvattoor

Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter

Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Delhi Chapter Chennai Chapter

Calicut Chapter

Chennai Chapter Chennai Chapter Chennai Chapter Chennai Chapter

Chennai Chapter Mizoram Chapter Mizoram Chapter Mizoram Chapter

Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter

Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Pune Chapter Pune Chapter

Pune Chapter Pune Chapter Pune Chapter Bangaluru Chapter

Bangaluru ChapterBangaluru ChapterBangaluru ChapterBangaluru Chapter

Information about the speakers can be found on the conference website at:www.adi2016.org/scientific-programme/39-plenary-speakers.html

The programme overview can be found at:www.adi2016.org/images/downloads/Scientific_Programme_Overview.pdf

thDiscounted early bird registration fees closes on 12 April.Reduced registration fees available for attendees from Low and Middle income countries.

The views stated in ARDSI- Newsletter are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARDSI. Published by ARDSI. All rights reserved

Welcome to ARDSI Annual National Conference 2016At Mysoreon 10th and 11th December 2016http://www.ardsicon2016.com/This conference organised by Mysuru chapter aims to create a forum for clinicians, researchers, academicians and stakeholders to provide a platform for shared learning and better understanding of neurocognitive disorders and its impact on quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. We aim to help build a network of clinicians and researchers from the USA, Australia, UK and India across various disciplines with shared interest in Ageing to improve services for the aged in India.

Conference Secretariat :Dr. SatyapalGoswamyOrganising Secretary, Prof and HeadDepartment of Speech Pathology and AudiologyAll India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Naimisham CampusManasagangotri, Mysuruemail: [email protected]: 9480169216

ARDSICON 2016Mysuru

ARDSI Annual National Conference 2016on 10th and 11th December 2016

Editorial TeamMrs Meera Pattabiraman : Chairperson, ARDSIDr S.Priscilla : Chief EditorDr C.T.Sudhir Kumar : EditorCoordinator : Major Gopalakrishnan K. P (Retd)Design : Vertu Designers Kunnamkulam

Chennai Chapter Chennai Chapter Chennai Chapter Chennai Chapter

Chennai Chapter Mizoram Chapter Mizoram Chapter Mizoram Chapter

Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter

Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Hyderabad Deccan Chapter Pune Chapter Pune Chapter

Pune Chapter Pune Chapter Pune Chapter Bangaluru Chapter

Bangaluru ChapterBangaluru ChapterBangaluru ChapterBangaluru Chapter

Information about the speakers can be found on the conference website at:www.adi2016.org/scientific-programme/39-plenary-speakers.html

The programme overview can be found at:www.adi2016.org/images/downloads/Scientific_Programme_Overview.pdf

thDiscounted early bird registration fees closes on 12 April.Reduced registration fees available for attendees from Low and Middle income countries.

The views stated in ARDSI- Newsletter are personal and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARDSI. Published by ARDSI. All rights reserved

Welcome to ARDSI Annual National Conference 2016At Mysoreon 10th and 11th December 2016http://www.ardsicon2016.com/This conference organised by Mysuru chapter aims to create a forum for clinicians, researchers, academicians and stakeholders to provide a platform for shared learning and better understanding of neurocognitive disorders and its impact on quality of life for older adults and their caregivers. We aim to help build a network of clinicians and researchers from the USA, Australia, UK and India across various disciplines with shared interest in Ageing to improve services for the aged in India.

Conference Secretariat :Dr. SatyapalGoswamyOrganising Secretary, Prof and HeadDepartment of Speech Pathology and AudiologyAll India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Naimisham CampusManasagangotri, Mysuruemail: [email protected]: 9480169216

ARDSICON 2016Mysuru

ARDSI Annual National Conference 2016on 10th and 11th December 2016

Editorial TeamMrs Meera Pattabiraman : Chairperson, ARDSIDr S.Priscilla : Chief EditorDr C.T.Sudhir Kumar : EditorCoordinator : Major Gopalakrishnan K. P (Retd)Design : Vertu Designers Kunnamkulam