Programme strengthens dementia care skills among healthcare professionals
Athulya Senior Care, in collaboration with Madras Medical College (MMC) and Athulya Academy, organised a two-day academic programme, “Comprehensive Dementia Care: Current Concepts, Clinical Skills and Future Directions,” on September 18 and 19 at Athulya Senior Care, Maduravoyal, Chennai.
Focus on Clinical and Practical Learning
The programme brought together experts from geriatric medicine, neurology, nursing and dementia care to strengthen clinical knowledge and practical skills among nursing students, faculty and healthcare professionals. Sessions covered current approaches to dementia care while highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary and compassionate care.
The programme was inaugurated on September 18 by Prof. Dr. R. Shankar Shanmugam, Principal, Madras Medical College, Chennai, and Registrar, Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council, who attended as the Chief Guest.
With dementia cases increasing alongside India’s ageing population, the programme addressed the growing need for trained healthcare professionals. A national LASI-DAD study estimates that 7.4% of Indians aged 60 and above, or around 8.8 million people, live with dementia.
Industry and Clinical Perspectives
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Srinivasan G, Founder & CEO, Athulya Senior Care, said, “Dementia care requires a multidisciplinary approach and well-trained professionals who understand the clinical and emotional needs of seniors.”
Dr. Nivedha Pathmanathan, Psychiatrist, Athulya Senior Care, added that greater awareness among healthcare professionals can support early recognition, timely intervention and more personalised care.
As per the press release, the two-day programme included expert-led sessions and practical learning, with 60 healthcare professionals participating in knowledge-sharing and discussions on dementia and geriatric care.
Through the collaboration, Athulya Senior Care, Madras Medical College and Athulya Academy aim to strengthen healthcare professionals’ skills and promote a more informed, multidisciplinary approach to dementia care.