NGOs Launch Dementia Clinics in Hyderabad Slums, Bridging the Mental Health Gap
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NGOs Launch Dementia Clinics in Hyderabad Slums, Bridging the Mental Health Gap

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Three healthcare NGOs have launched a series of community-level mental health and dementia clinics in Hyderabad's urban and peri-urban slums. These clinics aim to address the mental health needs of economically disadvantaged populations, where awareness of conditions like dementia remains low. The clinics will focus on screening and support for geriatric patients (aged 55 and above) and individuals with chronic conditions such as stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. The management plan for those diagnosed with dementia follows a three-tier approach: medication for symptom control, functional rehabilitation and cognitive stimulation therapy for the patient, and a caregiver support programme to aid families in managing dementia care at the community level.

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Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals

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Dementia India Alliance, in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, has drafted the Dementia Friendly Hospital Checklist, said Radha S. Murthy, President of the NGO, speaking at the valedictory of the two-day International Dementia Care Conference that concluded in the city on Saturday. NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy emphasised the need for networking and collaboration among …

Awareness of dementia is key to understanding patients and supporting them, say speakers at a workshop
1 year ago

Awareness of dementia is key to understanding patients and supporting them, say speakers at a workshop

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Dementia is a neurodegenerative brain disorder, characterised by difficulties with memory, problem-solving and performing routine tasks. The workshop on ‘Caring for Dementia across the spectrum- Effective Management Strategies for Different Stages,’ was organised by DIA in association with Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation and Indian Oil. Dr. K. Venkateswarlu, Professor Emeritus, Department of Neurology, Andhra Medical College, said that one …

NIMHANS paper in World Alzheimer’s Report emphasises socio-culturally appropriate dementia intervention
2 years, 3 months ago

NIMHANS paper in World Alzheimer’s Report emphasises socio-culturally appropriate dementia intervention

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Recognising that socio-cultural practices profoundly impact the lives of people living with dementia, a team of researchers from NIMHANS and Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, India, have recommended that enhancing efforts to impact public perception, healthcare systems, and policy can contribute to improving the quality of life in people living with dementia. According to a paper titled Cultural …

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