Calls For Urgent Action As India Braces For Dementia Crisis

The global population is rapidly ageing and while medical advances have found solutions to lifestyle diseases like Diabetes and Hypertension, it is still struggling with a treatment for Dementia i.e. Alzheimer’s disease and many related forms of medical memory loss. In India, a rapid rise in Dementia among senior citizens is forecasted. With an increase in this debilitating condition, immediate action is required to make India dementia ready. This calls for a multifaceted approach, including the opening of assisted living facilities and day care centers specifically tailored to manage dementia among the elderly.

Recognizing this need, Dignity Lifestyle Trust in Neral – near Mumbai and Pune - offers a 24x7 assisted living facility for elders with dementia. With a commitment to providing top-class care, this facility not only offers comprehensive medical support but also provides therapies and psychologist consultations to address the holistic needs of its residents.

In addition, Dignity Foundation has pioneered the concept of dementia day care centers across India. These centers are equipped with trained caregivers and offer home pick-up and drop services to ensure that elderly with dementia receive care and support while their families carry on with their daily routines.

Furthermore, it’s crucial for independent seniors to enjoy their retirement years with dignity and peace of mind. Residential facilities like those provided by Dignity Lifestyle Trust offer a carefree lifestyle tailored to meet the unique needs of seniors, allowing them to live independently while receiving necessary medical support and other assistance as and when required.

It is a must for senior citizens to remain mentally and physically active, which is said to help delay the onset of Dementia. Activity centres like Dignity Foundation’s Chai Masti Centres serve as hubs for learning new skills, displaying talents and building social connections, thereby enriching the lives of the elderly.   We operate these centres in 8 metro cities of India - Mumbai, Pune, Delhi & Gurgaon, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kolkata, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

In conclusion, as India grapples with the growing senior population, initiatives such as those spearheaded by Dignity Lifestyle Trust and Dignity Foundation play a pivotal role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for the elderly and individuals with dementia. By collaborating with these time-tested initiatives, India can pave the way towards a brighter future for its ageing population.

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Dignity Foundation: Empowering India’s Elderly with Care and Compassion

Dignity Foundation, established from a 1995 magazine initiative, has evolved into a vital non-profit in India, dedicated to transforming elderly care. With a vision of dignified and productive ageing, the foundation offers extensive support to needy senior citizens in India.  Its initiatives include distributing over 25,000 ration kits in six cities, managing loneliness mitigation centres with 357 members, operating threeday care and five dementia care centres, and hosting over 1,077 seniors at Chai Masti centres for social engagement. Furthermore, the foundation provides over 50,000 mid-day meals to economically disadvantaged elderly, emphasizing its commitment to creating a society where senior citizens are valued and lead fulfilling lives.

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