This ARDSI Hyderabad workshop aims to create dementia awareness and fight stigma related to it. As dementia caregivers have many diverse responsibilities. The workshop offers educational, engaging and interactive experiences to support in the role of care giving while learning from professional experts. We aim to sensitize the paid and family caregivers with respect to functional rehabilitation in dementia. For People with Dementia there will be a range from educational, physical and social events that are designed to meet the needs along with the importance of the dementia support and the support services available.
Also, for the general public, as a member of community, it is important to be aware and educated about dementia. We aim to provide an educational overview of dementia with an understanding and importance of creating a Dementia friendly environment to support people with dementia and their carers and also a highlight on preventive measures to reduce the risk of dementia.
The sessions will be conducted by Saadiya Hurzuk – Centre Manager & Dementia Psychologist and Atiya Zareen – Dementia Psychologist, ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan
ARDSI Hyd deccan profile: 41 lakh people in India are affected by dementia and more than 50,000 people with dementia in Hyderabad. These numbers are expected to double by the year 2030. Only 10% of the given population of Dementia in India ever gets diagnosis or any care. Dementia is a progressive disease of the brain that causes degeneration in multiple areas of functioning like memory, reasoning, communication skills and skills required to carry out daily activities and chores. Dementia generally effects 60 year of age and above.
Established in November 2008, ARDSI – Hyderabad Deccan is the local chapter of the National Organization. Registered as a society in August 2009 (Registration No: 561/900/2009), it has been intensely involved in providing awareness, support and an array of services, like dementia support groups, counselling services, dementia research, day care cum activity centre and home care services, in and around Hyderabad. This year ARDSI Hyderabad has launched campaign Dementia friendly community – Hyderabad, to make dementia care available, accessible and affordable.