21/09/2026
🧠 World Alzheimer’s Day 2026 💜
ARDSI Pune Chapter, in association with Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health and Chaitanya’s Aryarjun Foundation, observed World Alzheimer’s Day with a series of meaningful awareness and community-focused activities.
The programme included:
📢 Awareness Rally – Spreading the message of dementia awareness and the importance of early diagnosis.
🎓 Awareness Seminar – A session on dementia and geriatric care led by Dr. Zainab A. Lokhandwala, Psychiatrist, for nursing students from various nursing colleges across Pune.
🧠 Dementia Screening Camp – Screening conducted among middle-aged residents of Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health to promote early identification and timely intervention.
🖼️ Awareness Poster Exhibition – Creative posters highlighting dementia awareness, prevention, early diagnosis and care.
🎭 Cultural Activities – Meaningful and joyful performances by the Elder Care Unit, celebrating participation, creativity and togetherness.
“The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”