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Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India – Hyderabad Deccan Chapter (NGO)

Community Engagement & Awareness

Dementia does not exist in isolation — it unfolds in homes, streets, workplaces, schools, and neighbourhoods. When communities understand dementia, families feel less judged, people seek help earlier, and daily life becomes safer and more humane for those living with the condition.
Our community engagement efforts focus on reducing stigma, increasing awareness, and building dementia-friendly environments where individuals and caregivers feel supported rather than invisible.

Why CSR Partnerships Matter

A dementia-aware community can:
Awareness is prevention. Inclusion is care.

What We Do in the Community

Memory Screening Camps
Early identification opens the door to planning and support.
Our camps provide:
Why it matters: Many families delay seeking help due to fear or lack of awareness. Community camps bring support closer to where people live.

Awareness Programs

Changing attitudes through education and conversation.
We conduct awareness sessions for:
These sessions help participants:

Public Education

Building dementia literacy across society.
Our education initiatives include:
Why it matters: Informed communities respond better — not just families, but neighbours, shopkeepers, and service providers too.

Advocacy

Creating systems that support dignity and inclusion.
Our advocacy work focuses on:
Why it matters: Lasting change happens when awareness translates into action and policy.

Partnering for Dementia-Inclusive Communities

Dementia is a growing public health and social challenge — and community awareness is one of the most effective, scalable ways to respond. Through structured outreach, education, and advocacy, ARDSI Hyderabad works with partners to create environments where individuals living with dementia and their families are understood, supported, and included.