Fix Grab bar in toilets made for Sr. Citizens

Gifting Blankets in winter....

This year Mumbai had lowest temperature. And as most of our countrymen can't afford food then for them getting warm clothes were difficult. I came up with an idea of collecting old sweaters,blankets etc and giving it to poor. And we cud do our bit. And Lo my younger sis came with bunch of new blankets to support oue project. In this pic u see same being gifted ( cant say donated) to laborers.

al lof u can do this individually thru ur society or temple....

Smt Nina Arun Jain in Sr Citizen's meeting

Caregiving is most difficult task....but many do it lovingly...

DEMENTIA ...MEMORY LOSS DUE TO AGING

As per search we got this information please check it and may it will help you. Facility	Address	Related news/ interviews
ARDSI Mumbai and Greater Mumbai Offers regular support group meetings, awareness programs, training programs for caregivers, home counselling, and is resource for dementia care	ARDSI Mumbai Chapter Mr. C.G. Thomas, President, ARDSI Mumbai Chapter, A-1, Anand Niketan, Plot No. 46, Sector 9-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400 703. Tel. 022 – 27667768/27668324, 23513253/9820582184. Email: cgthomas@rediffmail.com ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter Secretary – Mr. Sailesh Mishra Bldg: ARENA – 3, Flat: 801/802, Poonam Garden, Near S.K. Stone, Off. Mira Bhayandar Road, Mira Road (East), Mumbai – 401107 Tel: 9987104233 Email:  ardsigreatermumbai@gmail.com Website:  http://ardsigreatermumbai.blogspot.com	Fight against dementia: Awareness programs in MumbaiAlso, see below: Mumbai-related dementia news
Dignity Dementia Day Care	Dignity Dementia Day Care: (022) 65133848 Dignity, BMC School Bld, Topiwala Lane, Grant Road, Mumbai 400 007 Tel: 022- 6138 1100 / 022 – 6138 1111 Fax: 022 – 6138 1199 Email: dignity@vsnl.com Website: http://www.dignityfoundation.com	Also, see below: Mumbai-related dementia news
Dignity Lifestyle, Neral	Dignity Lifestyle Retirement Township, Neral, has a provision for accepting up to 30 residents suffering from dementia. Dignity Lifestyle Township Neral- Matheran main Road, Village Mangaon P.O Neral District – Raigad Maharashtra Tel: 91-02148 – 236635 / 236639 Tele Fax No: 91-02148-236600 Email: dignity@vsnl.com. Website: http://www.dignityfoundation.org/ http://www.dignityfoundation.com	-
Holy Family Dementia Support Group	Provides counselling, training of family members and professional care givers, monthly meeting, awareness campaign, etc., aiming at residents of Santa Cruz and Mahim Child and Adolescent Guidance Centre Holy Family Hospital St. Andrews Road, Bandra (West) Mumbai 400 050 Contact: 9987104233 /9029000091(Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm) Email:silverinnings@gmail.com	-
Facility announced at Vasai	In May 2011, Times of India reported that a facility for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients was being set up in Vasai	See link to TOI article below: Mumbai-related dementia news
Various diagnostic facilities/ memory clinics	BYL Nair Charitable Hospital and Topiwala National Medical College Dr. A.L.Nair Road, Mumbai 400008 Tel: (022) 23081490 to 99, 23027631 Web: http://www.nair.edu/ Department of Psychiatry, Nair Hospital, offers services including detection & treatment of dementia. It has an outreach program, and runs memory clinics. http://www.nair.edu/depts/neurol.html Holy Family Hospital, St. Andrew’s Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050 (Check Dept of Neurology/ Psychiatry) Phone: 022-30610555, 30610379 E-mail:aquinas@vsnl.net Website: http://www.bandraholyfamilyhospital.org Lokmanya Tilak Muncipal General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai -400022 (Check Department of Psychiatry) Tel: (+91 22) 4076381 Fax: (+91 22) 4076100 E-mail: neuroltm@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in Website: http://sltmg.tripod.com/index.htm J.J Hospital-Grant Medical College Dr. S.V Khadilkar, Dept of Neurology Main Building, 4th Floor, Sir J. J.hospital, Byculla, Mumbai 400008 Phone: 022 23735555 Ext: 2223,2224,2263 Web: http://www.grantmedicalcollege-jjhospital.org Neurology Department: Department page here Patkar Nursing Home Dr. Sachin Patkar Block 1, Plot 189-A,Elaichi Villa, Near Sion Hospital, Next To Punjab National Bank, Jain Society, Sion (W) Mumbai-400022 Phone : (022) 24091368 / 24077736 D.Y Patil Hospital and Research Centre Deptt Of Psychiatry, Dr.D Y Patil Hospital And Research Centre , Sector-5, Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400706 Tel: +91 22 2771 6677, 39215970 Fax: +91 22 2771 6677 E-mail: info@dypatilhospital.org Site: http://dypatilhospital.net/ Manav Neuro Psychiatric Hospitals Pvt Ltd (Dr. Sundeep Jadhav) 1ST FLR Saraswati Bldg, Above HDFC Bank, Santoshi Mata Road, Kalyan(W) – 421301 Phone : (0251) 5626849 / 5626850 Mobile: 9821028397 (See description on Youtube here)	-
Others	List of specialists in Mumbai here: http://silverinnings.com/Mumbai.html	-

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Helplines and other resources for elders

Mumbai Police & Helpage Elder Line: 1090
Shree Manav Seva Sangh: 24081487
Mumbai Elder helpline: 1298
Dignity helpline – (022) 6138 1111, run by Dignity Foundation (Website: http://dignityfoundation.com)

Facility	Address	Related news/ interviews on this site
Helpage India, Mumbai Branch Office	Contact Person: Mr. Prakash N. Borgaonkar, Territory Head – Maharashtra, Goa & Gujarat Address: 34A/44, Guruchhaya Manish Nagar, P. O. Azad Nagar Andheri (W) Mumbai – 400053 Tel : 022-26370754 / 40 Mobile: 09821224513 Email: mumbai@helpageindia.org Website: http://www.helpageindia.org	…
Silver InningsResource for elder care information and services. Information includes recent events and policies.	It is run by Sailesh Mishra, and has an active Facebook presence.Web presence at: http://www.silverinnings.com/ http://www.silverinningfoundation.org/ http://peopleforsocialcause.blogspot.com/ http://silverinnings.blogspot.com/
Dignity Foundation, Mumbai	BMC School Bld, Topiwala Lane, Grant Road, Mumbai 400 007 Tel: 022- 6138 1100 / 022 – 6138 1111 Fax: 022 – 6138 1199 Email: dignity@vsnl.com Web: http://www.dignityfoundation.com	…
Other sources for information on attendants, old age homes, etc.	Contact helplines for more possible sources	…

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General tips for locating relevant resources:

• A list of local services can usually be obtained by surfing the Internet using keywords and the name of the city, such as “home nursing Mumbai”, “dementia care Mumbai”, “old age homes Mumbai.”
• Combine your search string with various versions of the city name in searches, such as Mumbai, Greater Mumbai, Navi Mumbai. So, a search could be “old age homes Mumbai” or “dementia navi Mumbai”
• The larger hospitals of the city will usually have memory clinics to help the initial diagnosis of a patient. Search for “memory clinic Mumbai” and other such phrases.
• The reception/ nurses at local hospitals often know about agencies that supply attendants/ nurses for home care.
• Many large path lab services also provide home pickup of blood samples.

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Mumbai-related dementia news

Some links to Mumbai-based dementia news and caregiver resources, trainings, and events:

• Dementia Care Giver Training Programme organized in Mumbai. A three-day Dementia Care Giver Training Programme, titled ‘Quality Dementia Care Framework’, was organized in May 2011 in Mumbai by Silver Inning Foundation in association with ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter & Supported by Harmony for Silvers Foundation. The description/ report of the training is available here.
• Possible facility for 250 Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients in Vasai: In May 2011, Times of India reported that “In a boost to mental health care in the city, a 250-bed non-functional multi-specialty hospital in Vasai has been converted into a long-term care centre for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.” Read the report here: Care centre for dementia patients opens in Vasai. A possible source of updates is R.gopalakrishnan Agarwal Hosptial, Golani Naka, Waliv, Vasai (East), 9892134567 9370414145
• ARDSI honorary secretary describes dementia care services in Mumbai: This DNA Mumbai article describes caregiver experiences, and talks of various dementia resources in Mumbai, such as day care, support group meetings, and caregiver training. Read it here
• At the dementia day care centre at Grant Road, Mumbai: Read how the centre has activities where patients listen music, play with pets, and do yoga to be comfortable and to socialise. Day care, pet therapy, yoga, comfort

You can also search this site by typing the word “Mumbai” in the search box in the sidebar, to get all the pages on the site that have anything related to “Mumbai”.

Life beyond 60

*Viewpoint expressed in The Hindu newspaper*****

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Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60****

years of age, owing to the diminishing importance given to them and****

their opinions. But, it need not be so, if only we understand the basic****

principles of life and follow them scrupulously. Here are ten mantras****

to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.****

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1. Never say 'I am aged' : There are three ages, chronological,****

biological, and psychological. ****

The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is
determined by the health conditions; the third is how old we feel we are.
While we don't have control over the first, we can take care of our health
with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and
optimistic****

thinking can reverse the third age.****

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2. Health is wealth: If you really love your kith and kin, taking care****

of your health should be your priority. Thus, you will not be a burden****

to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed****

medicines regularly. Do take health insurance coverage.****

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3. Money is important: Money is essential for meeting the basic****

necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect****

and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for your children.****

You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoyed a****

harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and****

they take care of you, you are blessed. But, never take it for granted.****

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4. Relaxation and recreation: The most relaxing and recreating forces****

are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have****

faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny****

side of life.****

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5. Time is precious: It is almost like holding a horses' reins. When****

they are in your hands, you can control them. Imagine that everyday****

you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a****

promissory note. Today is ready cash - use it profitably. Live this****

moment; live it fully, now, in the present time.****

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6. Change is the only permanent thing: We should accept change - it is****

inevitable. The only way to make sense out of change is to join in the****

dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be****

happy that our children are blessed.****

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7. Enlightened selfishness: All of us are basically selfish. Whatever****

we do, we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful****

to those who stood by us. But, our focus should be on the internal****

satisfaction and the happiness we derive by doing good for others, without**
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expecting anything in return. Perform a random act of kindness daily.****

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8. Forget and forgive: Don't be bothered too much about others'****

mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we****

are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness,****

let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing****

our blood pressure.****

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9. Everything has a purpose: Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as****

you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique****

and is right in his own way.****

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10. Overcome the fear of death: We all know that one day we have to****

leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our****

spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the****

truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for****

some time. Time heals everything and they will go on.****

OFFER TO VAKOLA POLICE STATION

Alok Tholiya (S.E.O.)

Past President: Lions Club of Vakola, Leo dist. 323A

Vice President: Mumbai Digambar Jain Seva Samiti

Founder: Varishtha Nagrik Seva Sanstha (Estb.2003)

THOLIYA BHAVAN. GR. FLOOR,

10th ROAD, NEXT TO REGENCY HOTEL,

SANTACRUZ (EAST), MUMBAI: 400 055.

Tel. 26125699 /  M.9324225699.

tholiya@yahoo.com

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Hon. Senior Inspector of Police,

Vakola Police Station,

Santacruz East,

Mumbai 400055

Dear Sir,

Namaskar.

Pl. note that I have been very active in social field since my collage days. I have served on highest posts in Lions, Jaycees clubs etc.. I have been also very active in several other reputed organizations.

Since last 7 years I have been running a senior citizens organization known as Varishtha Nagrik Seva Sanstha. We hold two meetings every month in my own mini party hall at above address besides having several other activities like health camps, picnics etc...

About strenuous life of a policemen I don’t have to write much to you as you are fully aware of same. And I am sure you must be always wishing to do your mite for betterment of this over worked, over stressed lot. But circumstances may not be allowing you to do so.

Sir, If you and your seniors bless then I can  arrange one lecture a month for your staff at Vakola.

Details of project:

1.       It can be held at my hall or even at your place.

2.       Timing and day will be as fixed by you/ your appointed coordinator ( so it does not clash with any other pressures).

3.      Some light refreshments will be served from our organization.

4.      Speakers/ audio visual/ mike / handouts etc if needed will be arranged by us.

5.      We will ensure that each programme is only of about 1 hour so it does not affect working of your police station.

6.      No political/ controversial guests / media will be invited by us. But your office is open to decide guests from your side.

7.      All activities will be free of obligation and expenses to your police station.

8.      Topic and name of speaker / activity to be conducted will be informed to you in advance and only after ur consent we will go ahead with same.

9.      All lectures will be conducted by top qualified  professional.

Present activities proposed:

A.    Stress management

B.     Anger management

C.     Nutrition and diet

D.    Workshop on RTI

E.     Relationship enrichment

F.      B.P. and Diabetes ( lecture and free test)

G.    Madhur Rishtey ( family cordiality is foremost and how to strengthen same but also relationship with others is equally important and technique to improve same will be taught)

H.    Managing Investments smartly

I.       Any other topic suggested by you.

Hope to receive a favorable reply.

Thanking you,

Sincerely yours,

Alok Tholiya