Support Group Meeting

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 !!

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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, 27th February, 2010

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

Theme: “Drug Trials in Dementia”

Expert Invited : Dr. Ratnavalli, Neurologist, Manipal Hospital

Venue: Sandhya Kirana.

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

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

Support Group Meeting

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

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