Premkumar Raja

Co Founder, Nightingales Medical Trust, NGO for Elders. Focus on Dementia Care, Active Ageing, Elder Abuse, Homeless, Empowerment & Social Integration

[NIMHANS, Bengaluru @NIMHANS_BLR]

Join us #WorldAlzheimersDay, 11AM Sep 21, 2023, at Hall B Convention Centre, NIMHANS in collaboration with
@DementiaIndia
& @DHFW_Karnataka to raise awareness & support those affected by Alzheimer's. Join us live: https://t.co/ps0H5xR8yA

[Radha S Murthy @DrRadhamurthy]

Karnataka's pioneering ‘Dementia Action Plan’ mirrors WHO's holistic approach, positioning the state at the forefront of India's dementia care efforts. @WHO @AlzDisInt @PaolaBarbarino @DHFWKA @nightingalesmed @MoHFW_INDIA

[Radha S Murthy @DrRadhamurthy]

Excited for Dementia India Alliance's collaboration with @NIMHANS & Karnataka Gov #DementiaCare #HealthcareInitiative.

[Radha S Murthy @DrRadhamurthy]

Grateful to Hon'ble Health Minister Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao @dineshgrao for prioritizing #Dementia in #Karnataka, aligned with #WHO's global vision. A pivotal step towards a comprehensive state action plan, benefiting 5 Lakh individuals.

[Radha S Murthy @DrRadhamurthy]

This plan aligns with WHO's global strategy, solidifying Karnataka's pioneering role in comprehensive dementia care. Stay tuned for this important milestone! #DementiaActionPlan .
@WHO
@AlzDisInt
@PaolaBarbarino
@DHFWKA
@nightingalesmed @dineshgrao @NIMHANS_BLR @PremkumarRaja14

[Radha S Murthy @DrRadhamurthy]

In collaboration with Dementia India Alliance (DIA), the State Health Department and NIMHANS are set to launch the 'Karnataka State Dementia Action Plan' on #WorldAlzheimersDay (Sep 21). https://t.co/1TyP0lGP1S

[Nightingales Medical Trust @nightingalesmed]

NMT in #news

We are happy to share the #article featured in one of the leading National #media about #dementia- the most major health challenge of the 21st century.
#Bengaluru #newspaper #health #NMTat25 #ngo #together #mentalhealth #awareness #epidemic #G20India #IndiaTV

[Nightingales Medical Trust @nightingalesmed]

#Dementia - biggest #health challenge of the #21st century. Over 8.8M people with dementia in #India, expected to reach 17M by 2036. India needs drastic interventions to tackle this #epidemic. Urging #G20India to follow up & address this biggest health & social crisis of today.

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

@mla_sudhakar Thank you Hon'ble minister for including #geriatric services in #nammaclinics. @nightingalesmed will be happy to make geriatric services more meaningful

[Nightingales Medical Trust @nightingalesmed]

Due #priority was given to Dementia in #okayamadeclaration published by #G20 Health Ministers to tackle this emerging epidemic.

Urging #G20India to follow up and address this biggest health & social crisis of 21st century.
@MPBhartruhari
@WHO @MoHFW_INDIA @AlzDisInt @JPNadda

[Nightingales Medical Trust @nightingalesmed]

88 lakh elders in India have #dementia. It's expected to reach 1.7 crores in 2036. This significantly impacts health, quality of life, the economy & the entire society. The #nationaldementiaplan can assist the @mygovindia to meet needs of those with dementia @PMOIndia @UNICEF

[Nightingales Medical Trust @nightingalesmed]

Excited that Health Minister of Karnataka @mla_sudhakar is participating in #WorldAlzMonth program tomorrow giving a major boost to Dementia Care. Appreciate his commitment to the cause of this emerging epidemic in #Karnataka

@BSBommai @PTIofficial @CMofKarnataka @PMOIndia

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

@mla_sudhakar @ardsi @nightingalesmed @CMofKarnataka @narendramodi @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @AlzDisInt @PaolaBarbarino @NITIAayog @subrahyd @doctorsoumya @BBMPCOMM @PTI_News @ANI

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

@mla_sudhakar Thank you sir. As a possible solution, on #WorldAlzheimersDay, in #nammabengaluru @ardsi & @nightingalesmed are launching Demclinic, virtual cognitive assessment platform. It aims to make memory screening,diagnosis & support accessible. Look forward to your support & endorsement

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

@IshmeetNagpal If the victim is a senior citizen, we can definitely help @nightingalesmed . Please let's know

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

@BBMPCOMM @BBMPAdmn @nightingalesmed @MoHFW_INDIA @BSYBJP @timesofindia @the_hindu @DeccanHerald

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

Save the lives of #elders & those with #dementia at #oldagehomes who are most at risk of dying from #COVID19 by vaccinating them at the premises of OAHs @narendramodi @drharshvardhan @RahulGandhi @DrAshwani_Kumar @ShashiTharoor @nightingalesmed

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

With #COVID19 cases increasing, still no respite for care homes with #dementia patients & #oldagehomes. Urging GOI to allow #CovidVaccine camps at their premises due to #elders vulnerability & save their lives @drharshvardhan @narendramodi @ICMRDELHI @NITIAayog @mla_sudhakar

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

@AmitShah @narendramodi @drharshvardhan @mla_sudhakar @HelpAgeIndia_ @sailesh2000 @ardsi @ICMRDELHI @NITIAayog @MSJEGOI @PTI_News @TimesNow @the_hindu

[Premkumar Raja @PremkumarRaja14]

Around the world staff & residents of old age homes were first to get vaccinated. Unfortunately in India this has not happened yet. This poses serious challenges. Urging @MoHFW_INDIA to vaccinate elders & staff of over 4000 old age homes immediately @nightingalesmed @PMOIndia