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Coronavirus and Senior Citizens: All You Need To Know

Coronavirus and Senior Citizens: All You Need To Know

This article is written by Dr. Shahnawaz Mushtaq, Clinical Psychologist, PhD (AMU)

Coronavirus has been front page news for a while and has spread all over the world. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. In general, human coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that range from the common cold to more serious illnesses like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). COVID-19 is the name for a new virus that’s been spreading across the globe since late December 2019. Similar to seasonal flu, COVID-19 is passed between people through coughing, sneezing, or close contact like touching or shaking hands. It can also be transmitted by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth without washing hands. Continue reading “Coronavirus and Senior Citizens: All You Need To Know”

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Alzheimer Awareness talk at Senior Citizen Association, Neb Sarai, Delhi

Alzheimer Awareness talk at Senior Citizen Association, Neb Sarai, Delhi

As part of our ongoing efforts to raise community awareness about dementia, Samvedna Senior Care Foundation delivered a Dementia Awareness Talk at the Senior Citizens Society in Freedom Fighters Enclave, Neb Sarai in New Delhi on 29th February 2020. The talk was presented by Hena Faqurudheen with the support of Ravina Tandon and Saad Rahman, all of whom are geriatric counsellors involved in dementia care and geriatric mental health. Continue reading “Alzheimer Awareness talk at Senior Citizen Association, Neb Sarai, Delhi”

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Awareness talk and Memory Screening camp at Rotary Club Chandigarh, Midtown

Awareness talk and Memory Screening camp at Rotary Club Chandigarh, Midtown

Samvedna Senior Care Foundation was invited to conduct a memory screening camp and awareness talk at the Rotary Club Chandigarh, Midtown on 28th February, 2020. Our Co-Founder and Project Director, Dr. Jayashree Dasgupta was invited as the chief guest for the evening, she delivered a talk on “Recognizing early signs of Dementia”. Many seniors participated actively in the screening camp and were appreciative of the feedback provided by the counsellors. Continue reading “Awareness talk and Memory Screening camp at Rotary Club Chandigarh, Midtown”

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Workshop on – Handling Geriatric Emergencies by Dr. Kislaya Mishra, MD

Workshop on – Handling Geriatric Emergencies by Dr. Kislaya Mishra, MD

Samvedna Senior Care Foundation organized a workshop on Handling Geriatric Emergencies on 14th February, 2020 for its members and staff. Dr. Kislaya Mishra, Consultant–Physician/ Psychiatrist, Samvedna Senior Care, talked about how an elderly can comprehend and respond to an emergency situation by the time a first-responder, paramedic help reaches their doorstep. Dr. Kislaya explained the warning signs and necessary steps to be taken for various situations. She explained the symptoms for major emergencies related to heart attacks, falls, stroke, diabetic coma and critical situations like delirium, urinary tract infections, bladder control, malnutrition and sleep disorders. Continue reading “Workshop on – Handling Geriatric Emergencies by Dr. Kislaya Mishra, MD”

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5 Ways to Improve Nutrition in the Elderly

5 Ways to Improve Nutrition in the Elderly

Eating a well-balanced diet is essential for older adults. It can keep them energised and helps in maintaining a healthy weight by providing all the vital nutrients. It also lowers the risk of developing chronic health conditions. Malnutrition, on the other hand, increases the risk of being overweight or underweight, weakens the bones and muscles and makes the elderly more vulnerable to diseases. Continue reading “5 Ways to Improve Nutrition in the Elderly”

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Planning your Retirement Years and Where to Seek Help?

Planning your Retirement Years and Where to Seek Help?

After decades of working, do you finally see retirement on the horizon? These are the golden years of your life when you can live the way you desire. There are no responsibilities, no pressure of pacing up every morning and accomplishing all chores before you reach the office. These are the free years, which can become merrier if you do some planning and preparation. When you bid adieu to the office, the monthly pay-check also stops. However, is retirement only about financial planning? Well, there is more to it. Of course, finances are an integral part of it, but your health and emotions are also vital. Continue reading “Planning your Retirement Years and Where to Seek Help?”

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Dementia Awareness talk for students of Jamia Hamdard University

Dementia Awareness talk for students of Jamia Hamdard University

Samvedna Senior Care Foundation was invited to deliver a lecture on Dementia Awareness at the Department of Health and Pharmaceutical Management at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi on 17th September, 2019. Our geriatric mental health counsellors Hena Faqurudheen and Dimple Adhikari conducted a talk and experiential workshop for first year MBA students. Continue reading “Dementia Awareness talk for students of Jamia Hamdard University”

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Dementia Support Group meet on 4th May | Understanding dementia and its challenges for families

Dementia Support Group meet on 4th May | Understanding dementia and its challenges for families

Samvedna Senior Care conducted its Dementia Support Group (DSG) for caregivers of Dementia patient on 4th May, 2019. A group of caregivers from Gurgaon and Delhi attended the meeting. The agenda of the meeting was to share knowledge about Dementia and to understand the challenges faced by families. The session was opened by Dr. Jayashree Dasgupta. Continue reading “Dementia Support Group meet on 4th May | Understanding dementia and its challenges for families”