About Us
ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan chapter, registered in 2008, we are a dedicated not-for-profit organization based in Hyderabad, committed to supporting individuals and families affected by dementia. We offer a comprehensive range of dementia care services, including Memory clinic for Neuro-psychological assessments, caregiver support, counseling, Dementia day care, and Home visits. In addition, we actively campaign for a dementia-friendly community by conducting public awareness sessions and offering free memory screening to reach as many people as possible in and around Hyderabad. Our mission is to provide the necessary resources and compassionate care to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia and their caregivers.
Our Services
ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan, by starting an Activity Center for people with dementia, has taken the first step towards its long-term goal of establishing a functional rehabilitation center. The daycare cum activity center for people with dementia is a landmark, being the first of its kind in the city.. It runs 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, 9 am -5:30 PM. At present we offer cognitive stimulation therapy, recreational, educational & group activities for people with dementia to retain and enhance their skills, increase their self-esteem and improve their quality of life.
In addition to medical treatment, Dementia care consists of functional rehabilitation based on appropriate interventions. We are working towards providing a comprehensive functional rehabilitation program, overseen by a multidisciplinary team comprising of, social workers, nurses, psychologists, and physiotherapists.
Dementia caregiver support
Memory Clinic
Memory screening camp
Dementia Training
Dementia Daycare center
Home Care support
Dementia awareness Programs
24/7
Helpline
What is Dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome characterized by a decline in cognitive abilities like memory, thinking, and reasoning, impacting daily life. It is a neurodegenerative disease, progressive in nature and eventually terminal, affecting primarily those aged 60 years and above.
About 8.8 million people live with dementia in India and only 10% ever receive any Diagnosis, treatment, or care. Around the world, 50 million people currently live with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases reported annually. In India pre dominantly care is given at home and family spend out-of-pocket (OPP) to care for their loved ones with dementia, revealing the pressing need for support.
Persons with dementia
Via various services like daycare, cognitive stimulation therapy, cognitive assessment and counselling, home visits
Caregivers supported
Via services like counselling, training, monthly support group meetings, tele-counselling, home visit, etc.
Public Campaigns
dementia awareness sessions, lectures, Memory screening camps, dementia awareness events like
walks, run etc