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.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Counseling in Mumbai & India

Silver Inning Foundation & ARDSI Greater Mumbai chapter have been providing Online , Telephonic & At Home / Site 'Alzheimer's & Dementia Counseling , Talk , Training and Consultancy' for more then 5 years in City of Mumbai ( since April 2008 ).

We also provide Paid Weekly 'Dementia Management Service' at home . 

For family around India / World we also offer telephonic & web base support. 

We offer FREE Counseling for BPL (Below Poverty Line) family & Charge people who can Pay.

For more information you can contact us by email : silverinnings@gmail.com and Telephone us on 09987104233 / 09029000091 . 

World Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2012 Mumbai Programme

World Alzheimer's Awareness Month 2012 - Mumbai The Theme for World Alzheimer's Month™ 2012:  Fighting Stigma  .

  

On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September 2012  ARDSI (Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India) Greater Mumbai in association with ‘Silver Inning Foundation’ '1298 Senior Citizens Helpline' & ‘Echoing Healthy Ageing’ Invites you for Month long  Programme in September 2012  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.

 Tentative Programme detail:

1) 4^th to 5^th Sep: ‘Dementia Care Workshop’ by Echoing Healthy Ageing for Students at SVT College of Home Science (SNDT) Juhu  

2) 15^th to 16^th Sep: Information stall in association with Silver Inning Foundation at ‘Celebrating Age’ , Retirement Expo at World Trade Center , Cuff Parade

3) 18^th Sep: ‘Meaningful Activities’ Talk for people with Dementia / Alzheimer’s by Amrita Patil at HELP Library , CST at 4pm

 

4) 21st Sep: Memory Walk and Memory Games with Senior Citizens at Pushpa Maa Foundation ,Veer Sawarkar Udyan ,  L T Road , Borivali East 5pm onwards 

5) 23th Sep:  Talk & Memory Activities at FESCOM ,Chunnabhati Senior Citizens Association

Contact: ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter / Silver Inning Foundation, Mobile: 9987104233/ 9819819145 (Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm) .

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

Blog: http://ardsigreatermumbai.blogspot.in/

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

HELP find Missing Senior Citizen : Missing Senior Citizen Alert Blog

This is blog is created by Silver Inning Foundation, an NGO that works with Senior Citizens to help find missing Senior Citizens in India and around Globe.


If your elders or parents or friends who are 60 yrs & above goes missing, we request you to first file police complaint and send us the copy of police complaint , their Passport size photograph with other details and contact number at silverinnings@gmail.com .


You need to look for missing people at places such as Old Age Homes , Hospitals , Railway Stations, Bus Stations, Religious places , Mental asylum , Clinics , Morgues , Foot paths , Parks/Gardens etc........


People who are 60yrs and above might be suffering from Alzheimer's / Dementia , a memory loss diseases which makes it difficult but not impossible to find them. If any of them is suffering from such disease then request you to take precaution like - keep with them ID card , Telephone Diary , A name written wrist band etc .... you also need to have recent photo's of them , inform your relatives , friends and others.


We request government authorities and civil society to helps us to trace those Elders and help them to unite with their beloved.


Lets together we all join hands try to Find someone's missing Grandparents, Parent, Elders ......


Please note we are doing this in Good Faith and we are not liable with any wrong information provided by family and people.


This service is FREE OF COST for helping to find missing Elders. We will use Social Media tools and if possible ground work and help of Senior Citizens Associations, NGO's , Government , Media and Police/Law agency.



Click here : Missing Senior Citizen Alert Blog: HELP find Missing Senior Citizens

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s / Dementia (Memory-Loss) that Disrupt Daily Life

“Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Every individual may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. If you notice any of them, please see a doctor.”

Ten Warning Signs

• 1. Memory loss that disrupts family life

One of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s is memory loss, especially forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the same information over and over; relying on memory aides (e.g., reminder notes or electronic devices) or family members for things they used to handle on their own.

What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes forgetting names or appointments, but remembering them later.

• 2. Challenges in planning or problem solving

Some people may experience changes in their ability to develop and follow a plan or work with numbers. They may have trouble following a familiar recipe or keeping track of monthly bills. They may have difficulty concentrating and take much longer to do things than they did before.

What’s a typical age-related change? Making occasional errors when balancing a checkbook.

• 3. difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or at leisure

People with Alzheimer’s often find it hard to complete daily tasks. Sometimes, people may have trouble driving to a familiar location, managing a budget at work or remembering the rules of a favorite game.

What’s a typical age-related change? Occasionally needing help to use the settings on a microwave or to record a television show.

• 4. Confusion with time or place

People with Alzheimer’s can lose track of dates, seasons and the passage of time. They may have trouble understanding something if it is not happening immediately. Sometimes they may forget where they are or how they got there.

What’s a typical age-related change? Getting confused about the day of the week but figuring it out later.

• 5. Trouble understanding visual images or spatial relationships

For some people, having vision problems is a sign of Alzheimer’s. They may have difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color or contrast. In terms of perception, they may pass a mirror and think someone else is in the room. They may not realize they are the person in the mirror.

What’s a typical age-related change? Vision changes related to cataracts.

• 6. New problems with words in speaking or writing

People with Alzheimer’s may have trouble following or joining a conversation. They may stop in the middle of a conversation and have no idea how to continue or they may repeat themselves. They may struggle with vocabulary, have problems finding the right word or call things by the wrong name (e.g., calling a “watch” a “hand-clock”).

What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.

• 7. misplacing things and losing ability to retrace steps

A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places. They may lose things and be unable to go back over their steps to find them again. Sometimes, they may accuse others of stealing. This may occur more frequently over time.

What’s a typical age-related change? Misplacing things from time to time, such as a pair of glasses or the remote control.

• 8.  Decreased or poor judgment

People with Alzheimer’s may experience changes in judgment or decision-making. For example, they may use poor judgment when dealing with money, giving large amounts to telemarketers. They may pay less attention to grooming or keeping themselves clean.

What’s a typical age-related change? Making a bad decision once in a while.

• 9.  Withdrawal from work or social activities

A person with Alzheimer’s may start to remove themselves from hobbies, social activities, work projects or sports. They may have trouble keeping up with a favorite sports team or remembering how to complete a favorite hobby. They may also avoid being social because of the changes they have experienced.

What’s a typical age-related change? Sometimes feeling weary of work, family and social obligations.

• 10. Changes in Mood or Personality

The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer’s can change. They can become confused, suspicious, depressed, fearful or anxious. They may be easily upset at home, at work, with friends or in places where they are out of their comfort zone.

What’s a typical age-related change? Developing very specific ways of doing things and becoming irritable when a routine is disrupted.

If you have any of these symptoms, you should make an appointment with your family physician , Psychiatrist , Neurologist or local ARDSI group , NGO like Silver Inning Foundation  and let him know of your symptoms. There are medications to delay symptoms of Alzheimer’s if diagnosed early.

Source: http://free-alzheimers-support.com/wordpress/2010/09/10-warning-signs-of-memory-loss-that-disrupt-daily-life/

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Important Resources in India

ARDSI Greater Mumbai chapter in association with Silver Inning Foundation has compiled important organizations/resources for Alzheimer’s & Dementia in India.

ARDSI:  http://www.alzheimer.org.in/

ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter:  http://ardsigreatermumbai.blogspot.com/

ARDSI Kolkata Chapter:  http://www.ardsikolkata.org/ 

Dementia Bangalore:   http://www.dementiabangalore.in/

Nightingales Medical Trust:  http://nightingaleseldercare.com/

ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan:   http://www.ardsihyd.org/ 

ARDSI Delhi Chapter:  http://alzheimersdelhi.org/ardsi_today.htm

ARDSI Pathanamthitta Chapter: http://www.alzheimerspathanamthitta.org/Services.html

Silver Inning Foundation: www.silverinningfoundation.org

Alzheimer's Disease in India:   http://alzheimerdiseaseinindia.blogspot.com/ 

Dementia Care Notes :  http://dementia-care-notes.in/

Memory Solutions:  http://www.memorysolutions.co.in/

Swapna Writes:  http://swapnawrites.com/  
Swapna Writes Wordpress Blog:  http://swapnawrites.wordpress.com/ 

Silver Innings:   http://www.silverinnings.com/

Silver Innings Blog:  http://silverinnings.blogspot.com/

Dignity Lifestyle:  http://www.dignitylifestyle.org/

Chaitanya Mental Health Care Centre : http://www.chaitanyarehab.com/  

Dementia India Report 2010: http://www.ardsi.org/assets/dementia.pdf

Alzheimer’s disease International:  http://www.alz.co.uk/ 

World Alzheimer Report 2010: http://www.alz.org/documents/national/World_Alzheimer_Report_2010_Summary%281%29.pdf

International Resource:

The Caregiver’s Voice : http://www.thecaregiversvoice.com/

Pls let us know if we have missed someone/if you want to add, write to us at silverinnings@gmail.com / ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com

Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) : All India Chapters List

New Delhi:
Mrs. Nirmala Narula,
President ARDSI Delhi Chapter,
163 Kailash Hills
(Ground Floor Back Portion)
New Delhi - 110065   
Tele. 26922940 /64533663 / 642-3300, 644-7888
Email: ardsi_dc@hotmail.com
Website: http://alzheimersdelhi.org/index.htm


Calicut:
Sqn. Ldr. K.A.R Nair(Rtd)
Secretary, ARDSI Calicut Chapter,
32/2405, Radhas, P.O. Kottamparamba,
Calicut - 673008, Kerala.
Phone: 0091-495-2355388
Email: radhamaninair@eth.net

Kochi:
Dr. Mathew Abraham,
Consultant Neurologist,President,
ARDSI Kochi Chapter,Neurological Clinic961/1,
Makkar LaneThevara College Road
Perumanoor, Cochin – 682 015
Tel: 0484 – 2319739/314649


Pathanamthitta:
Mr. John Thomas C,
Secretary, ARDSI Pathanamthitta Chapter,
Mount Pleasant, Kozhenchery East P.O,
Dist. Pathanamthitta - 689 645.
Tel. 312734.
Email: joalzeh@yahoo.com

Hyderabad:
Ms.Ruksana Ansari
ARDSI, Hyderabad-Deccan Chapter
Room no. 3, Memory Clinic,
Millenium Block, Ground Floor,
NIMS, Punjagutta,
Hyderabad – 500 082 (A.P), INDIA
Ph: +91-40-6610-3413
Email:  ardsihyd@gmail.com  
Website: http://www.ardsihyd.org/

Chennai
Dr. R. Sathianathan,
Secretary, ARDSI Chennai Chapter, D-89, 3rd Street,
Anna Nagar (E), Chennai - 600 102. Clinic:044-26443134.
Tel. (Res) 044-26263104
Fax: 044-2538 0153.
Email: sathianathen6@yahoo.com

Thiruvananthapuram:
Mrs. Meera Pattabi,
Secretary, ARDSI TVM Chapter, 25/2991,
Malloor Road, Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 035.
Tel. 0471-2462573.
Email: anrala@md3.vsnl.net.in , anrala@vsnl.com


Bangalore:
Mr. S Premkumar Raja
Secretary, ARDSI B'lore Chapter, 337, 2nd Cross, 1st Block, R T Nagar, Bangalore - 560032
Ph: 23548444/555, Fax: 23548999
Email: nightingales@vsnl.net
Website: http://www.dementiabangalore.in/

Kolkata:
Mr. PritiGopal Datta Ray
Secretary, ARDSI Calcutta chapter ,15/3c Naskar para lane kolkata-31, ph-24054959 /+ 91- 9830007576
Email: ardsikolkata@yahoo.co.in
Website: http://www.ardsikolkata.org/

Kottayam:
Mr. Mathew Joseph Kanamala,
Secretary, ARDSI Kottayam Chapter, Counsellor,
Trada De-Addiction Cum Rehabilitation Centre,
Manganam P.O. Kottayam - 686 018
Tel. 0481 – 2505156/2517676
Email: ardsiktm@yahoo.co.in

Mumbai:
Mr. C.G. Thomas,
President, ARDSI Mumbai Chapter, A-1, Anand Niketan,
Plot No. 46, Sector 9-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - 400 703.
Tel. 022 - 27667768/27 66-8324.
Email: cgthomas@rediffmail.com

ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter
Secretary – Mr. Sailesh Mishra
Bldg: ARENA - 3, Flat: 801/802,
Poonam Garden, Near S.K. Stone,
Off. Mira Bhayandar Road,
Mira Road (East),
Mumbai - 401107
Tel: 9987104233
Email:  ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com
Website:  http://ardsigreatermumbai.blogspot.com




Thrissur:
Dr. A.C. Rajeswari Kunjamma,
Secretary, ARDSI Thrissur Chapter, "Karthika",
Chungam, Ayyanthole - 680 003. Thrissur.
Tel.0487- 2382 009.
Email: drkunjamma@rediffmail.com

GOA
Dr. Amit Dias
Secretary ARDSI Chapter of Goa Mainawaddo,
Aldona, Bardez, Goa - 403508.
Tel.0832 –2293315/2414027.
Email: apdias@sancharnet.in



National Administrative Office:
Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India
Guruvayur Road, P.B.No. 53 Kunnamkulam - 680 503
Kerala, India
Tel/Fax: 04885-223801, Helpline:98461 98786
Email: alzheimr@md2.vsnl.net.in
Website: http://www.alzheimer.org.in/

 

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group in Mumbai

1)    Holy Family Dementia Support Group, Mumbai

Holy Family Dementia Support Group is an extension programme of Silver Innings Dementia Support Group. It is supported by Silver Inning Foundation & ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter. 

Activity for Support Group:
Counselling, Training of family members, Training of professional care givers, Monthly Meeting, Awareness campaign, Sharing, Lectures, Reference Service etc. All services are free. Only therapy if required will be charged. 

The Team:
Dr.Charles Pinto Adviser and Consultant.
Sailesh Mishra - coordinator. 

Contact: 9987104233/ 9029000091 (Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm), Email: silverinnings@gmail.com ; ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com

Day:  Last Saturday of every month

Time: 4.00 pm to 5pm

Venue:

Memory Clinic
CHILD & ADOLESCENT GUIDANCE CENTRE
Holy Family Hospital
ST. ANDREW'S ROAD
BANDRA (WEST)
MUMBAI 400 050
INDIA

Tel : 022 -30610379 (Ctc Monday to Saturday between 10am to 4pm)

Area of operation:
Mumbai City.

2)    Silver Innings Dementia Support Group, in association with Silver Inning Foundation and Alzheimer’s and Related Disorder Society of India (ARDSI), Greater Mumbai

Contact details: 9987104233 / Email-   ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com ,  silverinnings@gmail.com ;  Website - www.silverinnings.com

Contact Time: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm.

Venue: Mira Road & Borivali

Activity for Support Group: 

The Silver Innings Dementia Support Group offers counselling, training of family members, training of professional care givers, monthly meetings, awareness campaigns, lectures, and reference service, Home Visits. The team members include psychiatrist, family member, clinical psychologist, nursing trainer and social worker. Most of the services are free . Only therapy if required will be charged. 

Meeting : as per mutual decision 

The current area of operation is from Andheri to Bhayander in Mumbai city