Collaborative Models: Ramani Sundaram, Executive Director of Dementia India Alliance shares about DIA's strategic toolkit, mobilizing the youth and the impact of being on the care frontlines

Episode 16 September 18, 2024 00:50:27
Collaborative Models: Ramani Sundaram, Executive Director of Dementia India Alliance shares about DIA's strategic toolkit, mobilizing the youth and the impact of being on the care frontlines
The Dementia Research Project
Collaborative Models: Ramani Sundaram, Executive Director of Dementia India Alliance shares about DIA's strategic toolkit, mobilizing the youth and the impact of being on the care frontlines

Sep 18 2024 | 00:50:27

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Show Notes

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!

 

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