DemReCon 2019 - Dementia Research Symposium

As per the estimates made in the World Alzheimer’s Report 2015, over 4.1 million people are affected with dementia in India. In response, the last decade has seen the development of multiple initiatives that seek to improve awareness, diagnosis, and care for people with dementia and their family carers. These plans have also identified the need for research to generate new ways of addressing the human, economic, and social costs of dementia for current and future generations.

Job Fair For Senior Citizens 2019

According to reports, 8.6 per cent of India’s 121 crore population are Senior Citizens. Yet, unfortunately, 88% of the elderly are not covered under any social security scheme forcing them to depend on their meager savings and children for their sustenance. However, the encouraging truth is that many elders in the age group of 60-70 years are physically fit, re-employable and eager to earn their livelihood.