Ramani Sundaram is a distinguished neuroscientist and a dedicated advocate for dementia care. As the Deputy Director at Nightingales Medical Trust and Dementia India Alliance, she is pivotal in advancing care practices and raising awareness across India.
In this conversation Ramani shares about the impact of dementia on individuals and their families across India, and the innovative initiatives undertaken by these organizations to address these challenges and also the significance of the Dementia India Alliance's programs and goals. This episode highlights the collective effort required to bring help and hope to dementia patients and their families.
Dementia India Alliance is a is a non-profit, family carer-centered organization under the Societies Act. With a strong focus on supporting family caregivers, DIA strives to connect, inspire, and empower individuals, organizations, and governments to enhance the well-being of those living with dementia and their families. Find more information on their website https://dementia-india.org/. DIA National Support line number is +918585990990 and you can find more information about their upcoming international conference here: https://demcon2024.com/
Stay tuned for more dementia related explorations, breakdowns and interviews- please follow the Dementia Research Project wherever you listen to podcasts!
Linda Sommerlade serves as the Head of Operations at GT Diagnostics, a collaboration between Genting Berhad, a Malaysian company, and TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Group, ...
Prudence Chan is a clinical director, occupational therapist, and dementia care specialist with extensive experience in her field. She contributes as a visiting dementia...
Berrie Holtzhausen is the Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia (ADN). Berrie has dedicated his life to combat the stigma linking people with dementia to...