21Sep
World Alzheimer's Day — Memory Walk, Bengaluru
A community walk, free memory screenings and a caregiver meet to mark World Alzheimer's Day.
Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
21 September 2026
News & Events
Upcoming Events
Come stand with our elders.
08Oct
Family Caregiver Training — Batch 24
A two-day certified workshop for families caring for a person living with dementia at home.
NMT Training Centre, Jayanagar
08 October 2026
01Nov
Smriti Gram Open Day
Guided walkthrough of India's first dementia village for donors, partners and researchers.
Smriti Gram Campus, Karnataka
01 November 2026
Print media & archival clippings
NMT in the Headlines: Archival Press Gallery
Original print coverage documenting Nightingales Medical Trust's pioneering initiatives in dementia care, elder abuse prevention, destitute elder rescue, and active ageing across India's leading national dailies.
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Deccan Herald
16 June 2018
Helplines & Abuse
City more aware of elders’ helpline
Senior citizens and NMT volunteers break out into dance during a roadshow at Shivajinagar bus stand to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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The Hindu
22 July 2019
Destitute Care
Of the 25,000 homeless people in city, around 7,500 are elderly women
HelpAge India report highlights destitute elderly; spotlights Sandhya Suraksha, NMT's shelter providing care for homeless older women.
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The Times of India
22 June 2025
Helplines & Abuse
Neglect & abuse: In 3 years, elders' helpline gets 41k calls
Helpline 1090 receives over 41,000 distress calls. Includes NMT's essential guidance on how families should treat elderly parents at home.
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Deccan Herald
22 September 2024
Dementia Care
Needed in Karnataka: An action plan to tackle dementia
State task force formed to formulate Karnataka's draft action plan to tackle dementia, promote risk reduction and community awareness.
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The Hindu
03 January 2019
Senior Livelihood
It's all work and no rest for these senior citizens
Special feature on Nightingales Jobs 60+, which placed over 2,620 senior citizens in dignified administrative and supervisory jobs.
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The Economic Times
05 December 2017
Advocacy & CSR
How to Make Sure City is Elder-friendly: 'Have CSR Initiatives for Elderly'
NMT co-founder S Premkumar Raja speaks on the critical need for corporate CSR focus on ageing and accessible urban infrastructure for senior citizens.
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The Times of India
27 April 2017
Helplines & Abuse
Now, Elders' Helpline to run 24/7
Joint initiative of Bengaluru City Police and Nightingales Medical Trust expands the 1090 Elders Helpline to operational round-the-clock service.
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The New Indian Express
16 June 2022
Helplines & Abuse
Elders' Helpline: 80% of calls are of abuse
Commemorating 20 years of Elders Helpline 1090, Dr Radha S Murthy and Bengaluru police officials release post-pandemic elder abuse statistics.
Training calendar
Programmes we run through the year.
| Programme | Typical duration | Mode | Run by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedside Assistant Course | 3 months | In person | NMT |
| Dementia & Geriatric Care Training | Batch-based | Hybrid | Nightingale Empowerment Foundation |
| Family Caregiver Training | 2 days | In person | NMT |
| Lifesaving Services (CPR & First Aid) | 1 day | In person | Nightingale Empowerment Foundation |
Exact upcoming batch dates will be added shortly - write to [email protected] for any enquiries.
Press releases
From the press room.
NMT in the News
Coverage of Nightingales Medical Trust in national and regional press.
Press Statements
Official statements and announcements from the Trust.
Media Enquiries
Journalists can reach our communications team at [email protected].
Latest Coverage
A selection of press coverage on NMT's work in elder and dementia care over the years.
Original Newspaper ClippingDeccan Herald·15 June 2018
Bengaluru more aware of elders’ helpline
By DHNS
Senior citizens and members of the Nightingales Medical Trust took part in a roadshow at Shivajinagar bus stand to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Read full articleThe New Indian Express·15 September 2018
Dementia patients will get free drugs, diagnostic facilities: Nadda
By Express News Service
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda announced plans for free drugs and diagnostic facilities for dementia patients.
Read full articleThe New Indian Express·17 September 2018
Prakash Raj and his mother’s memory loss
By ENS @Bengaluru
Actor Prakash Raj participated in a public forum to remove the stigma associated with dementia and promote dementia-friendly behaviour.
Read full articleDeccan Herald·30 October 2018
City helpline for elders gets 150 calls a day
By Nina C George
The 1090 helpline receives around 150 calls a day, with harassment, property disputes and financial cheating among the major complaints.
Read full articleDeccan Herald (Opinion)·17 January 2019
Making our elderly smartphone-friendly
By Dr Vijaykumar Harbishettar
An opinion piece examining why older adults struggle with smartphones and the importance of simpler, senior-friendly digital experiences.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingThe New Indian Express·21 November 2018
Destitute home for elderly women opened
By Express News Service
Nightingales Medical Trust joined a project to establish Sandhya Suraksha, a destitute home for elderly women.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingDeccan Herald·15 March 2020
Abuse of elders on the rise
By Nina C. George
Cases of senior citizens being abused by their children and relatives have increased, with property-related disputes among the major concerns.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingDeccan Herald·22 September 2024
Needed in Karnataka: An action plan to tackle dementia
By Udbhavi Balakrishna
Task force formed to look into draft action plan for dementia care, risk reduction, and caregiver support across Karnataka.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingThe Hindu·03 January 2019
It's all work and no rest for these senior citizens
By Tanu Kulkarni
A majority of senior citizens seek jobs as administrators and supervisors through Nightingales Jobs 60+, which placed over 2,620 elders.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingThe Economic Times·05 December 2017
How to Make Sure City is Elder-friendly: 'Have CSR Initiatives for Elderly'
NMT co-founder S Premkumar Raja discusses key steps to make urban environments inclusive, accessible, and supportive for elderly citizens.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingThe Times of India·27 April 2017
Now, Elders' Helpline to run 24/7
Bengaluru City Police and Nightingales Medical Trust expand the city's 1090 Elders Helpline to operate round the clock.
Read full articleOriginal Newspaper ClippingThe New Indian Express·16 June 2022
Elders' Helpline: 80% of calls are of abuse
By Express News Service
Statistics released by NMT and Bengaluru City Police on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day reveal stark numbers on elderly neglect and abuse.
Read full articleNewsLetter
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