Having successfully established various need based projects in and around Bangalore, NMT has now expanded its services to Hyderabad. The Red Cross - Nightingales Trust Day Care for Elderly established jointly with the Indian Red Cross Society - Telangana State, is India’s largest Day Care Centre for the Elderly and Persons with Dementia located in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad with a capacity to cater to the needs of 50 Persons.
The centre supports the health, nutritional, social and daily living needs of the Elderly in a professionally managed group setting. Thus they are ensured a safe and friendly environment while the caregiver is relieved of his/her caregiving duties for the day. Through a structured cognitive, physical and social rehabilitation program, the centre aims at helping the elderly attain an optimal level of functioning. All activities at the centre are intended to instill confidence and promote independence in day-to-day tasks.
Activities at the Centre include:
> Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
> Group and individual exercises and games
> Reality orientation
> Music therapy
> Reminiscence activities
> Leisure and hobbies
The Red Cross - Nightingales Trust Dementia Care Centre Day Care for Elderly at Hyderabad is established by Nightingales Medical Trust in association with Indian Red Cross Society - Telangana Chapter.
Day Care for persons with Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke and other chronic illnesses
Cognitive assessments for persons over 60 years of age to check for memory disorders
Periodic support group meetings and training programs are conducted for carers of persons with Dementia