Dementia Bangalore

Dr. Nori Graham's Visit to Bangalore

2011-12-26T14:23:00.000+05:30

Dear Friends,

Nightingales Centre for Ageing & Alzheimer’ s and the Bangalore Chapter of Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) are organizing a Support Group Meeting for carers of persons with dementia. The details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 28th December, 2011

Time: 3 p.m.

Theme: Psychosocial Interventions for Family Carers of persons suffering from Dementia

Expert: Dr. Nori Graham

Venue: Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's

#8P6, 3rd-A Cross, East of NGEF Layout

(Next to BWSSB Water Tank)

Banaswadi, Bangalore - 5600043

Phone: 080 - 42426565 or 080 - 65356535

Dr. Graham is Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Emeritus Consultant in the Psychiatry of Old Age at the Royal Free Hospital and Mental Health Consultant to a nursing home in London. She is a former chairman of Alzheimer's Society and honorary Vice-President of Alzheimer's Disease International.

Alternatively you can email your questions for the expert and the answers will be put on our blog http://dementiabangalore.blogspot.com.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.

Route map for Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's has been attached for your kind perusal.

Regards,

Dr. Priyamvada

Program Manager

Support Group Meeting

2011-03-10T18:16:00.000+05:30

Dear All,

Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter in association with Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer’s is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia on:

Date: Saturday, 12^th March, 2011

Time: 3 p m onwards

Theme: “Play with Dementia”

Venue: Sandhya Kirana

Next to Divya sree Chamber, Opp. Sita Bhateja Hospital

Shantinagar, Bangalore – 560025

Phone: 9342730936

080 - 41248449

Expert Invited: Mrs. Jwala Narayan Neuropsychologist, from Nightingales team will discuss the theme topic in an interactive session.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate. For more information/details and to confirm participation call us on 9342730936 or mail us ondementiabangalore@gmail.com

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Nightingales Dementia Care / ARDSI Bangalore Chapter
Daycare Address: Sandhya Kirana
Next to Divyashree Chambers
Opp. Sita Bhateja Nursing Home
Akkithimmanahalli, Shantinagar
Bangalore - 560025
http://www.dementiabangalore.in
http://dementiabangalore.blogspot.com
9342730936 OR 9342730959
41248448 OR 41248449

Dementia Support Group Meeting

2011-02-09T17:32:00.007+05:30

Dear All,

Date: Saturday, 12^th February, 2011

Time: 3 pm onwards

Theme: “Diagnosis and After”

Venue:

Nightingales Centre for Ageing & Alzheimer’s

#8P6, 3^rd-A Cross, Next to BWSSB Water Tank

Kasturinagar, Bangalore – 560043

Phone: 080 – 42426565

080 - 65356535

Expert Invited: Mrs. Swapna Kishore caregiver, master trainer in Dementia management, blogger, and writer will discuss the theme topic in an interactive session.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.

For more information/details and to confirm participation call us on 9342730936 / 080-42426565 or mail us on dementiabangalore@gmail.com

Regards,

Dr. Priyamvada

Support Group Meeting, Jan 8, 2011

2011-01-05T14:48:00.003+05:30

Dear Friends,

Caregiving is a stressful ordeal and we sometimes end up all burnt-out in the process. The journey that the caregivers sign on might be a long ordeal and they need to prepare themselves for what might be called the most unpredictable journey. One of the most important part of the preparation is to learn how to manage stress.

To this account, Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's along with Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia. The details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 8th January, 2011

Time: 3 p.m.

Theme: Diagnosis and After: A Caregiver's Perspective

Expert: Ms. Swapna Kishore

Venue:
Sandhya Kirana
O'Shagnassey Road, Akkithimmanahalli
Richmond Town, Bangalore 560 025
Phone: 080 - 41248448 080 -

Ms. Swapna Kishore is a caregiver, master trainer in Dementia management, blooger and writer. She will discuss the theme in an interactive session.

Alternatively you can email your questions for the expert and the answers will be put on our blog http://dementiabangalore.blogspot.com.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.

Regards,

Dr. Priyamvada
Program Manager

Support Group Meeting

2010-12-09T16:51:00.006+05:30

Dear Friends,

Caregiving is a strssful ordeal and we sometimes end up all burnt-out in the process. The journey that the caregivers sign on might be a long ordeal and they need to prepare themselves for what might be called the most unpredictable journey. One of the most important part of the preparation is to learn how to manage stress.

To this account, Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's along with Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia. The details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 11^th December, 2010

Time: 3 p.m.

Theme: Stress Management for caregivers

Expert: Mr. Sachin Bahadur

Venue: Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's
#8P6, 3rd-A Cross, East of NGEF Layout
(Next to BWSSB Water Tank)
Banaswadi, Bangalore - 5600043
Phone: 080 - 42426565 or 080 - 65356535

Mr. Sachin Bahadur is a Mechanical Engineer from Regional Institute of Technology Jamshedpur. He is a certified 5S practitioner and Six SigmaBlack Belt Holder. Since 2005, he has been working as freelance trainer and management consultant in the area of Human Resource Development, NLP and System Improvement Practices

Transport has been arranged from Sandhya Kirana (Opp Sita Bhateja Hospital, Shantinagar to the venue and back). Kindly call on 9538721444 to confirm your participation and need for transport. Those who wish to arrive directly at the venue, the route map is attached.

Alternatively you can email your questions for the expert and the answers will be put on our blog http://dementiabangalore.blogspot.com.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.

Regards,

Dr. Priyamvada
Program Manager

World Alzheimer's Day - 2010 - You are invited !!

2010-09-16T13:58:00.003+05:30

Dear Sir/Madam,

Greetings from Nightingales Medical Trust!!

21^st September is World Alzheimer’s Day! To commemorate this day we too in Bangalore have been creating awareness about Alzheimer’s in our own way every year. People from all walks of life, viz., patients, families, caregivers, social workers, professionals, students, corporates, and socially conscious public have been participating in these programs to show their support for the cause.

The theme for this year is “Dementia: Its time for action!” Nightingales along with ARDSI Bangalore Chapter is jointly organizing the World Alzheimer’s Day and is launching two ID tracking systems, a Bracelet for elders with Dementia who are at high risk of wandering and a mobile tracking system for healthy elders with high risk of falls or if they are alone at home.

The Governor, His Excellency Shri Hans Raj Bhardwaj has very kindly accepted to be the Chief Guest for the day and will launch the ID Tracking System.

There is also a workshop cum interactive session on ‘Dementia - Risk Reduction’ which will be inaugurated by Shri Gopal Hosur, Additional Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Guest of Honor for the day.

For an illness for which we have yet to find a cure or means to prevent, anything and everything that can be done to support the patient and the caregiver must be done. As a result of memory loss, a lot of senior citizens are lost causing untold anxiety and grief to the caregiver and to themselves. There is as yet no structured system of registration of details of elders at risk of wandering and a streamlined approach for their safe return. We hope that the bracelet system to be launched on the day will be a start to keeping track of those at risk and being able to reunite them with their families. There is an initial charge for the bracelet but the services thereafter will be provided free of cost.

The workshop will focus on what may be helpful in reducing the risk of developing Dementia. It will involve experts who will present their views on holistic therapies, physical and mental exercises, medical risk factors and mental well being.

The program for the day will be held at Nightingales Center for Ageing and Alzheimer’s, Kasturinagar, Bangalore between 10:30 am and 4 pm.

Kindly call on 080 42426565 and register for the workshop in advance (because of limited seating facilities).We would be happy to provide any further details if required.

Yours sincerely

Dr Radha Murthy

Managing trustee, Nightingales Medical Trust

Law and Dementia - An Interactive Session

2010-08-10T13:30:00.001+05:30

Dear Friends,

Amongst the priority list of caregiving chores, legal issues are usually neglected until they start posing a problem. This is true especially for those whose loved ones suffering have had recent diagnosis of dementia. In terms of planning legal issues, the sooner the better.

To this account, Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia. The details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 14^th August, 2010

Time: 2 p.m.

Theme: LAW AND DEMENTIA

Expert: Mr. Shivkumar

Venue: Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's

#8P6, 3rd-A Cross, East of NGEF Layout

(Next to BWSSB Water Tank)

Banaswadi, Bangalore - 5600043

Phone: 080 - 42426565 or 080 - 65356535

Mr. Shivkumar is senior advocate actively involved with our Elders Helpline Project and has delivered lectures and held group discussions and interactive sessions on the same subject for Nightingales.

Transport has been arranged from Sandhya Kirana (Opp Sita Bhateja Hospital, Shantinagar to the venue and back). Kindly call on 9538721444 to confirm your participation and need for transport.

Alternatively you can email your questions for the legal expert on dementiabangalore@gmail.com and the answers will be put on our blog http://dementiabangalore.blogspot.com.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.

Regards,

Dr. Priyamvada

Program Manager

Dementia Support Group Meeting

2010-07-08T10:17:00.001+05:30

Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia on:

Date: Saturday, 10th July, 2010
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Theme: DEMENTIA, ITS TIME FOR ACTION
Venue: Sandhya Kirana
O'Shagnassey Road, Akkithimmanahalli
Richmond Town, Bangalore - 5600025
Phone: 080 - 41248448, 41248449

Volunteering for any cause is a very humbling experience. This is a unique opportunity to learn about dementia and volunteer for this cause. No matter what your talents are you can volunteer with us. Also those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.
For more information/details and to confirm participation call us on 93427 30936/080-41248449 or mail us on dementiabangalore@gmail.com

Inauguration Nightingales Centre for Ageing and Alzheimer's

2010-04-15T14:49:00.001+05:30

Hearty greetings to you.

You'll be happy to know that our dream project, Nightingales Centre for Ageing & Alzheimer’s, is ready for inauguration.

Shri Mukul Wasnik, Hon’ble Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, will be inaugurating the Centre. Shri B S Yeddyurappa, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka, will preside over the function on Saturday the 24th April 2010 at 10.30am. Kindly keep the date free. An invitation is attached with more details. We request you very earnestly to be present at the function.

Once operative this 70 bedded facility will be a model one and will be the first of its kind in India. It is sure to make a considerable impact on the life of the elderly and very particularly the increasing number of Alzheimer’s Patients. The facilities and services at this unique centre will include Institutional care for Alzheimer patients, Memory Clinic, Community based Home Care, Day Care, Fitness and Rehabilitation, Mobile Medicare for Rural Elders, Training in Age and Dementia care and in addition Research to explore efficacy of mixing the indigenous and allopathic systems of medicine in age care.

Your encouraging support in our efforts is of great value to us. But for the support of well wisher like you this could not have become complete. We are very thankful to you.

Looking forward to your continued support in our endeavours to make the life of the elderly healthier and happier.

With kind regards,

Dr. Radha S. Murthy
Managing Trustee
Nightingales Medical Trust

Dementia Support Group Meeting

2010-04-14T15:10:00.002+05:30

Dear Friends,

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult and, at times, overwhelming. Sometimes it helps just to know that someone else is going through the same thing and understands what you are going through.

Welcome to the support you've been looking for. This is a community of friends who are caregivers of their loved ones who are facing similar life challenges, medical conditions, and mental health issues.

Dementia support groups generally provide information about the disease, education and practical support. A support group is also an excellent forum for learning how other people have coped with the symptoms of dementia and the life changes the disease causes.

Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia. The details are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 17th April, 2010

Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Theme: Care interventions in Dementia

Venue: Sandhya Kirana.
O'Shangassey Road, Akkithimmanahalli,
Richmond Town, Bangalore - 5600025

Phone: 080 - 41248448, 41248449

Expert Invited: Dr. Soumya Hegde, Geriatric Psychiatrist has kindly agreed to address the caregivers and answers their questions.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.

Kindly confirm your participation by replying to this email or calling us on 9342730936 or 080-41248448/41248449

Regards,

One Day Sensitization Programme for the Family Caregiver of Elderly with Dementia

2010-03-12T10:01:00.001+05:30

One Day Sensitization Programme for the Family Caregiver of Elderly with Dementia
ARDSI - Bangalore Chapter in association with ARDSI National Office and NISD is organizing a One Day Sensitization Programme for the Family Caregiver of Elderly with Dementia on March 15, 2010

The objectives of this program are:

To create awareness about dementia –its nature and its types
To educate on symptoms, early detection and early prevention
To enhance the capacity & skills of caregivers in managing elderly with Dementia.

Caregivers as well as Social workers and others interested to work in this field are welcome to register.

For further information and registration kindly email to us on dementiabangalore@gmail.com or call 080-41248448 / 41248449 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact Person Ms. Jincy Sebastian

Support Group Meeting

2010-02-19T17:03:00.002+05:30

Support Group Meeting

2010-01-21T11:29:00.001+05:30

Dear Friends,

Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), Bangalore Chapter is organizing a support group meeting to help caregivers of persons with dementia on:

Date: Saturday, 23rd January, 2010

Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Theme: “Art Therapy Interventions in Dementia”

Expert Invited : Vara Lakshmi Jonnalagadda

Venue: Sandhya Kirana.

Address: O'Shagnassey Road, Akkithimmanahalli,
Richmond Town, Bangalore - 5600025
Phone: 080 - 41248448, 41248449

Laxmi is a self-taught art therapist and works with mentally challenged children in Vietnam. In India, she has chosen NIMHANS and Nightingales Dementia Care to conduct sessions in art therapy, which are proven to be effective in managing behaviours of concern in clients with dementia as well as additional tool for communication as the disease advances.

All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate.
For more information/details and to confirm participation kindly email or call us on:

dementiabangalore@gmail.com

93427 30936 or 080 - 41248448, 41248449

One Day Sensitization Programme for the Family Caregiver of Elderly with Dementia

2010-01-05T11:13:00.004+05:30

ARDSI - Bangalore Chapter in association with ARDSI National Office and NISD is organizing a One Day Sensitization Programme for the Family Caregiver of Elderly with Dementia on March 15, 2010

The objectives of this program are:

To create awareness about dementia –its nature and its types
To educate on symptoms, early detection and early prevention
To enhance the capacity & skills of caregivers in managing elderly with Dementia.

Caregivers as well as Social workers and others interested to work in this field are welcome to register.

For further information and registration kindly email to us on dementiabangalore@gmail.com or call 080-41248448 / 41248449 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Contact Person Ms. Jincy Sebastian

Palliative Care in Dementia, a support group meeting

2009-12-29T13:11:00.007+05:30

In a well-attended and highly interactive support group meeting arranged by ARDSI, Bangalore Chapter, participants shared their situations and problems with Dr. Neela Patel (Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio), who suggested approaches they could follow. Dr. Patel, a specialist in palliative care, explained several concepts pertinent in caregiving of dementia patients. She also presented and discussed a number of case studies.

Attendees at the meeting included caregivers of patients who ranged from early to late dementia. Some patients just diagnosed with early dementia were also present. All participants were able to discuss the specific challenges they faced, such as seeing their loved ones suffer from memory loss or coping with abusive and aggressive behavior. Caregivers of patients in later stages of dementia described their problems in handling fully dependent patients, including problems like incontinence and swallowing. Participants also shared their confusion and overwhelm over the decisions they need to make regarding medication and other treatment options.

The focus of palliative care, Dr. Patel explained, is ensuring comfort, and this includes deciding between various options of both care and treatment, while retaining focus on the patient's quality of life. Dr. Patel described scales used to judge the 'stage' of dementia -- the FAST (Functional Assessment) scale, and the PPS (palliative Performance) scale. She explained how options and evaluation changes as the stage changes.

The meeting was covered in DNA, Bangalore (read the coverage here).

Dementia Support Group Meeting: December 26, 2009

2009-12-22T10:20:00.007+05:30

Caring for someone with dementia can be difficult and, at times, overwhelming. Join us for the support group meeting to get the support you've been looking for. Meet a community of friends who are caregivers of their loved ones who are facing similar life challenges, medical conditions, and mental health issues.

All are welcome!

Theme: Palliative Care in Dementia

Date and time: Saturday, 26th December, 2009, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Venue:

Sandhya Kirana.
O'Shangassey Road, Akkithimmanahalli,
Richmond Town, Bangalore - 5600025
Phone: 080 - 41248448, 41248449

Expert Invited:

Neela Patel M.D, M.P.H, Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Medicine, department of Medicine, San Antonio, USA has kindly agreed to address the caregivers and answers their questions.

For those new to the idea of support groups, such groups generally provide information about the disease, education and practical support. They provide an excellent forum for learning how other people have coped with the symptoms of dementia and the life changes the disease causes. Caregivers find it helpful to know that someone else is experiencing similar problems and understands their issues and overwhelm.

Again, all are welcome! All those concerned and connected with the care of persons with dementia are encouraged to participate. For queries, or to confirm participation, call us on 93427 30936 or 080 - 41248448

Or just walk in to share your experiences and discuss your problems with fellow-caregivers.

Dr. Priyamvada
Program Manager
ARDSI – Bangalore Chapter

Training Program - Management of Dementia

2009-11-08T13:32:00.002+05:30

The National Institute of Social Defense (NISD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, collaborated with Nightingales Medical Trust, Bangalore, to conduct a Five day training programme in Management of Dementia for organizations working with the field of elder care.

The training workshop was held from 2nd to 6th Nov, '09 at Bangalore. It was attended by over 30 committed professionals.

Living with Alzheimer’s – A Photographic Exhibition, October 7 to 11, 2009

2009-10-12T13:28:00.002+05:30

ARDSI, Bangalore Chapter, and Nightingales Medical Trust organized a photographic exhibition, Living with Alzheimer's, in Bangalore, as part of their ongoing activities to create awareness about Alzheimer's disease. The exhibition visited different localities in Bangalore, and helped increase awareness about the seriousness of the disease amongst the public, medical professionals, and caregivers. The programme also covered educational institutions.

The exhibition presented appealing and alluring photographs of Indian Alzheimer's patients, taken by a world renowned photographer Prof. Cathy Greenblat, who has organized such programmes across the world and won several awards. Her presence and interaction with the public made the programme more meaningful and useful.

This event was supported and sponsored by the Manipal Hospital and was inaugurated by Ms. Nupur Basu on October 7, 2009, at Manipal hospital premises.

World Alzheimer's Day 2009 at Bangalore

2009-09-23T13:20:00.002+05:30

World Alzheimer’s Day 2009, was observed in Bangalore on September 21, 2009, in a function jointly conducted by ARDSI Bangalore Chapter, Deutsche Bank, and Nightingales Medical Trust.

As part of the function, more than 250 volunteers, patients, caregivers participated in a ‘Memory Walk’ from Lalbagh to Nightingales Dementia Day Care Centre at Richmond Town, carrying placards with messages to create awareness on the disease. The walk was flagged off by actor Chandrashekar and two other Alzheimer patients.

The theme of this year’s Alzheimer’s Day was “Diagnosing Dementia: See it Sooner”, and emphasised the need for the early diagnosis of dementia.

Extending support from the Government, Dr Mohan Raj, Additional Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare, assured that the Government will take these diseases more seriously and extend all possible support to make the lives of the patients affected with dementia, better.

An interactive session for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients was subsequently held at Sandhya Kirana. Experts in Dementia, Dr. Rathnavalli (Manipal Hospital), Dr. Mathew Varghese (NIMHANS), and Dr. S. K. Shankar (Project Co-ordinator, HBTR - Brain Bank) answered the questions of the assembled caregivers, volunteers from corporates, students, and socially conscious elders.

A special feature this year was the pledging of brains. This year, ARDSI Bangalore Chapter wanted to focus on the research and cure of Alzheimer, hence they contacted families of dementia patients and talked to them about the need for brain donation. As a result, three caregivers took a significant step on the World Alzheimer's Day by pledging the brains of their loved ones to Brain Bank at NIMHANS to promote research on the disease.

The function received wide coverage in local papers.

Bangalore Mirror: Not enough brain tissue.

Deccan Herald: Caregivers pledge brains of their loved ones.

The Hindu: Memory Walk marks Alzheimer’s Day

Times of India: Alzheimers day round up.

Indian Express: City observes World Alzheimer's Day.