Dare to Remember: World Alzheimer's Month Mumbai #WAM2015 Report

September 2015 is the Fourth Global World Alzheimer’s Month™, an International Campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma. The impact of September’s campaign is growing, but the stigmatisation and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a Global problem. The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2015 was “Remember Me”. Encouraging people all around the world to learn to spot the signs of dementia, but also not to forget about loved ones who are living with dementia, or those who may have passed away.

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st Sep 2015 Silver Inning Foundation and ARDSI Greater Mumbai chapter in association with Sophia College, Pushpa Ma Foundation, Eisai Pharma, The Metrognome, TISS, Nirmala Niketan College of Social work, Silver Innings Helpline, Nair Hospital Occupational Therapist(OT)Dept , Bhaktivedanta Palliative Care and ‘A1 Snehanjali’ assisted living elder care home, held events for the whole month for #WAM 2015 International World Alzheimer’s Month Programme, to create awareness about Dementia and Alzheimer’s in city of Mumbai and nearby area.These events were FREE and Open for Family members, Students, Counselors, Medical and Social Work Professionals, Person suffering with Dementia / Alzheimer’s, Senior Citizens & Interested individuals, with Prior Registration ONLY.

Following Events were organised pan Mumbai:

Every Week a Awareness Video made by TISS Students was released on Youtube, Total 5:

1) Heart Remembers But Mind Forgets #WAM2O15 : https://youtu.be/RQS6P7MeyQA

2) ‘Wrong Move’ : World Alzheimer Month Video #WAM2015: https://youtu.be/-DzmmsT4d-E

3) ‘LOST FATHER’ World Alzheimer’s Month 3rd Video #WAM2015: https://youtu.be/zMJQ21e4SQk

4) ‘Walk With Me’ #WAM2015 World Alzheimer’s Month Video : https://youtu.be/oQ0LhlshBvI

5) ‘Blurred, Not Wiped Out’ #WAM2015 Video for World Alzheimer’s Month: https://youtu.be/NF3tzQel1WE

Wed 9th Sep : Talk with Students on Alzheimer’s Awareness was organised by Ms. Mona Mishra of Silver Inning at St. Joseph College, Nalasopara west at 9.30am to 10.30am. Around 350 students participated

Fri 11th Sep : Talk on ‘Institutional Holistic Care for Dementia Care’ by Sailesh Mishra at GERON National conference at Varodara. Around 150 Professional participated.

Mon 14th Sep : Talk for Students on Elder Women and Alzheimer’s Awareness by Sailesh Mishra, Founder Silver Inning at Sophia College, Warden Road, Mumbai. 25 Students Participated

Mon 14th Sep : Full day Reiki Level 1 Learning for Caregivers by Grand master Hariharan Iyer at A1 Snehanjali Elder care home, Nalasopara west . 13 People participated.
Mon 14th , Tue 15th and Wed 16th Sep : Memory Camp was held by Eisai Phrama at Dada Dadi Park, Veer Sawarkar Udyan, L .T. Road, Pushpa Ma Foundation, Borivali west – 5pm to 7pm. Around 150 Senior Citizens Participated.

21st Sep World Alzheimer’s Day, Silver Innings FC ‪#‎Youth‬ ‪#‎Football‬ Team Dedicates its Win and Pledges its Support to People Suffering with ‪#‎Alzheimer‬’s ‪#‎Dementia‬ and their Family members. ‬‬‬‬

Tues 22nd Sep – Walkathon – Memory Walk at Dada Dadi Park, Veer Sawarkar Udyan, L .T. Road, Pushpa Ma Foundation, Borivali west – 5pm to 7pm & Talk by Shilpa Chandawarkar (Family Caregiver). Approx. 300 Senior Citizens participated

Tues 22nd: Talk with Senior Citizens Residents and Satff of A1 Snehanjali Elder care home, Nalasopara west by Dr. Suresh Patil (Psychiatrist) Nalasopara west. 10 Staff and 9 Residents participated.

24th Sep ‪#‎Bollywood‬ Superstar ‪#‎VivekOberoi‬ Supported World Alzheimer’s Month September 2015 Program at Govt. of India Prog in Mumbai‬‬
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Fri 25th Sep YWCA Elder Women Awareness Event With Fun and Games: 2pm to 4pm at Chacha Nehru Park, Model Town, Near RTO Bus Stop, Andheri West in association with YWCA and Nair Hospital Occupational Therapist(OT)Dept. 15 Senior Citizens Women participated.

Sat 26th Sep Awareness session for Students of Royal College of Science, Arts and Commerce, Mira Road was taken by Dr. Vineeta Sharma and Team of Bhaktivedanta Palliative Care. Around 65 Students Participated.

Mon 28th Sep “Alzheimer’s Awareness For Students” at 10am to 11.30am at St. Joseph Junior College, Nandakal, ‪#‎Nalasopara‬ west was taken by ‪#‎TISS‬ MSW Students. 160 Students participated ‬‬

Wed 30th Sep “Alzheimer’s Awareness For ‪#‎Seniorcitizens‬ ” session was held at 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Nanbhat Church Senior Citizens Group, Nanbhat Church, ‪#‎Nalasopara‬ west By Mona Mishra and Jenet Faras. Approx 85 Senior Citizens Participated ‬‬
At every Event a Alzheimer’s Information Hindi Leaflet was distributed

The efforts by Silver Innings in raising awareness about Alzheimer’s have been relentless this month and before this month too. It’s team will continue tireless work afterwards also at national and international level too. Using innovative and unique ideas and efforts to raise awareness and aleeviate suffering of the affected elderly. As a Silver Innings team member met with Marc Wortmann, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Disease International HQ, London and Team. This meet will give chance to explore new avenues and to share, learn and network for the cause of #Alzheimer’s and #Dementia. Also the team member brought a life-like infant doll from Care, Singapore, which was christened ‘Baby Chintu’. This innovative use of Doll Therapy amongst the A1 Snehanjali residents was effective in promoting healing and patients look happier and are more expressive.

World Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2014 – Greater Mumbai

Remember Those Who Cant Remember

World Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2014 – Greater Mumbai Programme

Theme for World Alzheimer's Month™ 2014:  'Dementia: Can we reduce the risk ?'

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st Sep 2014  ARDSI (Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India) Greater Mumbai chapter and Silver Inning Foundation in association with Sophia College, SVT Home Science college, Anubhav Mumbai, Pushpa Ma Foundation, Eisai Pharma, The Metrognome, 1298 Senior Citizens Helpline, TISS, Nirmala Niketan College of Social work, Helpage India, Palliative care Dept. Bhaktivedanta Hospital, St Thomas Orthodox Church and ‘A1 Snehanjali’ Assisted Living Elder Care Home Invites you for Month long  Programme in September 2014  to create awareness about  Dementia and Alzheimer’s in city of Mumbai and nearby area. All over India ARDSI and its networking organization will hold awareness campaign. 

This event is FREE and Open for Family members, Students, Counselors, Medical and Social Work Professionals, Person suffering with Dementia / Alzheimer’s, Senior Citizens & Interested individuals, with Prior Registration ONLY. 

There will be Street Play, Brain Games, Documentary and Talks for Sensitization and awareness. Please Note the event, date and time are subject to change.

11th Sep: Vivek College, Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai :  Street Play and Talk for NSS Students. Time: 10.30am to 11.30am. Contact Swati 9892014492

17th Sep: Sophia College For Women, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400026: Street play and Talk for Students and Care Givers. Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Contact Mona – 9987104233   

18th Sep: SVT Home Science College, Mini Auditorium, SNDT Univ campus, Juhu. Street play and Talk for Students and Care Givers. Time: 1.30pm to 4pm. Contact 9820498738, 9821488790

20th Sep: Pushpa Ma Foundation , Dada Dadi Park , Veer Savarkar Udyan , L.T.Road , Borivali west. WALKATHON and Street Play at 5pm to 7pm. Contact Jimmy Sir 9321020723  

21st Sep: Nandakhal Church Senior Citizens Association, Nalasopara west. 10.30am to 12noon. Contact Jenet  9323919145

21^st Sep: Dadar Station Awareness. Contact Prashobh (Palliative care Dept. Bhaktivedanta Hospital) 9769928838 

22^nd Sep: Borivali Station Awareness. Contact Prashobh (Palliative care Dept. Bhaktivedanta Hospital) 9769928838  

28th Sep: St Thomas Orthodox Church, S.V Road, Chincholi, Malad West. 11am to 12.30am. Contact Tony Varghese 9820486605

PS: the event, date and time are subject to change.

Contact: ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter / Silver Inning Foundation: 9987104233/ 9029000091/ 9819819145/ 9323919145 (Mon to Sat 11am to 5pm). 

Email: ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com ; silverinnings@gmail.com  ; a1snehanjali@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ARDSI/

A1 SNEHANJALI Elder Care Home for your parents in Mumbai

A1 SNEHANJALI , A Silver Innings ^TM Assisted Living Elder Care Home ,  “Transforming lives to mitigate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom”. Mumbai city first dedicated Assisted Living  24 x 7 Elder Care Home .

Silver Innings^TM is proud to open “A1 Snehanjali”, its first 24 x 7 assisted living facility in a care-home for seniors, who do not need constant medical intervention or nursing home care. The care-home is located at historic town of Nalasopara (West Rly), which is about 50 km from Mumbai in western suburb. It is located on the plot just opposite “D’silva Nagar Bus Stop” at Nala village. The well known coastal beaches like Kalamb, Rajodi, Arnala and Suruchi Wadi are within 2 to 4 kms radius. Historical Buddhist caves, Church, Agashi Jain Temple, Shani Dev Temple, Vasai Fort are other famous places to visit which are within the proximity of the care-home. It is accessible from Nalasopara, as well as from Vasai and Virar on western suburbs. Sanjeevani Hospital, Cardinal Gracious Hospital, Alliance and Riddhi Siddhi Hospital are within emergency access. This fabulous bungalow with a garden and home-like atmosphere will accommodate maximum of 13 seniors. Silver Innings^TM a social enterprise , was founded in 2008 and since then it has committed to ensure that ageing gracefully becomes a positive and rewarding experience for all seniors.

At A1 Snehanjali our mission is to help elders and their family members to overcome the challenges of ageing and show them the way to transform lives to mitigate loneliness, helplessness and boredom and live with dignity in their silver years.

Our nurturing and trained professional staff is dedicated to provide all residents with highest level of quality and expert services. Families subscribing to our service will be assured peace of mind; knowing that their loved one is enjoying his/her best days of “Silver Years” at A1 Snehanjali. A therapeutic and secure environment will be provided to the residents along with non-pharmacological interventions if required.

     A1 Snehanjali has created package of integrated amenities that is designed to provide seniors with most of the service required to lead a normal home-like life. It offers both personalized and group programs and services that focus on stimulating mind, body and soul.  We are offering a convenient month-to-month room rental that includes the following: Comfortable room including basic utilities ; Three VEG meals a day (As per nutritional requirement) ; Common dining facility (with option for room service if required ) ;Access to attending staff 24 hours a day ; Daily housekeeping and weekly laundry service ;Daily activities and exercise programs ; Transportation to doctor’s appointments ; Medication management, assistance with pill box ; Weekly medical checkup ; Doctor on call ; Grooming and Hygiene ; Incontinence care ; Bathing & Dressing

    

General Principles of Caring for Residents at A1 Snehanjali

•         Person Centered Care

•         Dignity & Respect

•         Communication

•         Independence

•         Privacy

•         Safety

Unique Features of A1 Snehanjali:

What is Snehanjali care?

The power of loving touch has proved to have calming effect on seniors and decreases the need for psychiatric medication. Massage along with soothing music will be provided to seniors as part of Snehanjali care depending upon need.

 

What is Dementia care?

We have trained our staff at A1 Snehanjali, to provide care for persons challenged with dementia. This involves redirection, engagement, stimulation, simplifying complex tasks and speaking to seniors at slow pace in an appropriate tone. Brain fitness will be promoted using games, puzzles, crosswords etc. The facility has a secured environment that enables persons with dementia to stroll freely in a protected and supervised setting. 

 

What is Parkinson’s Care?

Seniors with Parkinson’s disease will undergo a range of motion exercises daily to prevent contractures and maintain their mobility. Staff at A1 Snehanjali will ensure that durable medical equipment such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs are used by the senior to assist with ambulation and prevent falls.

What Social Services will be available?

Silver Innings ^TM is well known for linking seniors with available community resources based on needs. Seniors at “A1 Snehanjali” will be taken on field trips to community events or people from community will visit regularly. They can participate in a variety of activities such as yoga, arts and crafts and Chai Social (Tea chats). 

 

What Nutrition will be provided?

A1 Snehanjali understands the importance of nutrition. It has direct impact on health, socialization and well-being of seniors. A healthy, nutritious, vegetarian low fats diet rich in proteins with fruits, vegetables etc. as advised by experienced dietician, will be provided to the seniors daily to promote healthy ageing.

 

We have tried our best to make rooms and overall ambience to be pleasing and tastefully designed to meet the comfort of the seniors. Apart from these bedrooms, it has a separate kitchen to cook only vegetarian food, a living cum reception room and an activity space for some group activities and visitor’s waiting room. The facility is equipped with amenities including Television, Music system, Activity area, Inverter and Generator for back-up during power failure, Fire extinguisher, walk way, a beautiful garden around the bungalow and CCTV cameras for security. 

 

Cost:

Non Refundable and Refundable deposit plus monthly payment for 2 year, 3 year or 5 year living option. Cost does not include Medicine, Diaper’s, Toiletries and Specialized Medical Diagnosis and Treatment.

 

Inspiration:

The Eden Alternative ®

 

Project Advisors:

Dr. Devendra Save, MD, Psychiatrist

Dr. Manjoj Hunur, MD, Neurologist

 

Founder Members:

Ramakant & Manjula Mishra

Jimmy and Dolly Dordi

 

                  

Team Mentors:

*         Dr. Charles Pinto, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry

*         Susan Somers, Gen Sec INPEA, USA

*         Dr Sanjay Kumawat, MD, Psychiatrist

*         Dr. Radha Murthy, President Nightingales Medical Trust 

 

Advocate and Legal Advisor:

Solicitor Rajni Divkar

 

Hon. Consultants:

*         Dr. Nidhi Mishra, (Ph.D) Gerontologist

*         Prof. Parul Kibliwala, Professor (Nursing), SNDT University

*         Raheen Jummani, Clinical Psychologist

*         Neha Chedda, Dietician

*         Dr. Alka Subramanyam, MD, Psychiatrist

*         Dr. Leena Gangooli, Family Care Physician

*         Dr. Neha Deshpande Kamat (Ph.D) Gerontologist and Trainer 

*         Dr. Amol Sangekar, Occupational Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant

 

International Consultants:

*         Reis Woollen, Geriatric Nurse & Elder Care Educator, California, USA

*         Hendi Lingiah, Psychologist & Aging Service Management Consultancy, France

*         Prof. Denise Burnette, Sociologist, Columbia University, USA

*         Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes, Geriatrician, Hawai, USA 

 

Networking Partners:

Silver Inning Foundation

ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter

OYA (Open Your Arm) 

Neha Nutrifit and Fitness

CNA Architects 

 

For More Information please Contact:

Center Manager: 91+9323919145

Email Id:  a1snehanjali@gmail.com ; silverinnings@gmail.com 

Skype: a1snehanjali

Site Address: Marciana Bungalow, D’silva Nagar, Nala Village, Nalasopara West, (Mumbai W.Rly), Taluka Vasai, Dist. Thane, Maharashtra. India. 401203

Silver Innings is Social Enterprise. 10% of profit earned from this initiative will be spent for funding activities of ‘Silver Inning Foundation’, an NGO dedicated for Senior Citizens.

 

 

 

 

World Alzheimer's Awareness Day / Month 2013 Mumbai Programme

The Theme for World Alzheimer's Month™ 2013:  Dementia , A Journey of Caring   .

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st Sep 2013  ARDSI (Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India) Greater Mumbai chapter in association with Silver Inning Foundation , SVT College , YWCA Andheri , Pushpa MA Foundation , St. Thomas Orthodox Church , Helpage India , Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work & A1 Snehanjali Assisted Living Elder Care Home Invites you for Month long  Programme in September 2013  to create awareness about  Dementia and Alzheimer’s in city of Mumbai and nearby area . All over India ARDSI and its networking organization will hold awareness campaign. The Mumbai event's Online Media Partner is The Metrognome  . 

This event is FREE and Open for Family members, Students, Counselors  , Medical and Social Work Professionals , Person suffering with Dementia / Alzheimer’s , Senior Citizens & Interested individuals , with Prior Registration. 

12^th Sep to 28^th Sep : Street Play for sensitization and awareness at various locations and Ganpati mandals in Mumbai , Navi Mumbai and Thane District by Nirmala Niketan Students of Social work in association with Helpage India and Silver Inning Foundation  

20th Sep Fri : Interactive Talk and Street Play at Asha Kiran Senior Citizens Facility , YWCA , Near Navrang Cinema , Andheri west , 11am onwards

 21st Sep Sat : Memory Walk and Street Play at Pushpa Ma Foundation , Dada Dadi Park , Veer Savarkar Udyan , L.T.Road , Borivali west , 5pm to 6.30pm

22nd Sep Sun : Interactive Talk and awareness campaign at St Thomas Orthodox Church, S.V Road, Chincholi, Malad West , 11am to 12.30 . Contact Tony Varghese 9820486605

27th Sep Fri : Interactive Talk and Street  at A1 Snehanjali , Silver Innings Assisted Living Elder Care Home , D'silva Nagar , Nala Village, Nalasopara west , 4pm to 5.30pm . Contact  9323919145

28th Sep Sat : Sensitization Seminar  “Understanding & Respecting Individuals with Alzheimer’s” (Lecture supported with Skits, Videos  &  Poster Exhibition)  by students of Family & Child  Enrichment Center , Department of Human Development , SVT College at Mini Auditorium , SVT College , SNDT University , Juhu , 2pm to 4pm . Contact 9820498738, 9821488790

This programme is supported by Eisai . 

Contact: ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter / Silver Inning Foundation : 9987104233/ 9029000091 (Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm) . 

Email: ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com ; silverinnings@gmail.com  ; a1snehanjali@gmail.com

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ARDSI/

Lets Remember Those Who Cant Remember