Dementia – Samvedna Senior Care Foundation

May 5, 2020June 26, 2020

Caregiving during COVID19

Samvedna Senior Care Foundation organized an online Dementia Support Group Meeting on 2^nd May, 2020. The agenda of the meeting was ‘Caregiving during COVID 19’. It was heartening to see participants logging in from different parts of the country. The objective of the meeting was to understand how caregivers were managing their loved ones and coping with caregiver stress during the lockdown and also share experiences and suggest tips and solutions for better care management during this tough time. Continue reading “Caregiving during COVID19”

March 6, 2020June 26, 2020

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 29^th 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”

March 5, 2020June 26, 2020

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”

February 24, 2020June 26, 2020

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”

January 21, 2020June 26, 2020

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”

September 23, 2019June 26, 2020

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”

May 4, 2019June 26, 2020

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 4^th 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”