Sailesh Mishra a Social Entrepreneur, Mentor and the Founder of Silver Innings Group a community dedicated to Senior Citizens in India joins Lori La Bey on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio. Silver Innings has worked towards creating an Elder Friendly World making aging a positive and rewarding experience. Sailesh has also published a Dementia Self Help book called 'Remember ME- You Me and Dementia'.
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.
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We #StandWithOlderPersons and accept #PurpleDotChallenge to raise Awareness and Prevention of Elder Abuse.
On occasion of 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day' on 15th June 2020, INPEA in association with GAROP and Silver Innings seeks Support of all age group and gender to create awareness about elder abuse and it's prevention.
INPEA wants social media users to post a picture of a #PurpleDot on their palm or any other place or paper and express their thoughts about Elder Abuse, Awareness, Stigma and Prevention.
INPEA has created a separate hash tag #StandWithOlderPersons to take a strong stand on Elders issues. Accept the Purple Dot Challenge and post it on your social media handles with hash tag #StandWithOlderPersons and #PurpleDotChallange
So friends let’s #StandWithOlderPersons and send your Purple dot challenge pictures with your thoughts on our / post social media accounts like Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.
This Challenge is open from 1st June to 30th June.
We will also post your support on our all social media accounts.
You can also forward us your pictures through E-mail at silverinnings@gmail.com or WhatsApp on 91+ 9987104233
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•Three-day congregation celebrates inclusivity, egalitarianism and extraordinary in ordinary
•Awardees for this year represented 10 plus countries
November 26, 2019, New Delhi: Sailesh Mishra has been felicitated with the coveted ‘Karmaveer Puraskaar Maharatna’ National award for his commendable work in the field of social service at the annual “iCONGO’s REX Conclave that was held from November 25 to 27 in New Delhi.
The three-day congregation celebrated inclusivity, egalitarianism and extraordinary in ordinary as REX believes in POWER of ONE and “I Change to Change India, I change to change the World and I change to change everything”.
The coveted awards celebrate their belief in “Not just Talks but ideas for Action” to usher in change. The 3-day REX CONCLiVE is a must for all Karmaveeraward recipients and REX Karmaveer Global Fellows to attend because the 3 days is where a lot of collective-learning, knowledge-sharing and wisdom-transfer. Thus, the REX CONCLiVE is not just a school, college, institution or university of learning, but a TEMPLE OF LEARNING that celebrates and values LIFE, LEADERSHIP and Leaning2Learn lessons that each fellow and award recipient shares with each other. Here everyone is a learner and teacher and mentor and mentee. In the words of Jeroninio Almeida (founder of REX and Karmaveer mission) in his book series Karma Kurry “I believe that everyone is a hero, a leader, a volunteer, a teacher and a champion of change. All we need to do is acknowledge and understand this and then help others to also understand the same. That’s all it takes to be a hero, a leader, a volunteer, a teacher and a champion of change.”
At the REX Karmaveer Global Fellowship, we have created this shared, sacrosanct space for learning where everyone learns from each other and draws inspiration from each other. Earlier this year we had launched the REX Karmaveer Global Young Leaders Fellowship where several students from schools/colleges were awarded the Karmaveer Chakra (instituted in partnership with the UN) Blue Medallion of Honour for their cutting-edge work to be the change and make a difference. This year on 26th November 2019 several Karmaveer Puraskaar award recipients and Noble Laureates, from the past 15 years were awarded the highest Honour, the Karmaveer Puraskaar Maharatna for their sustained efforts to keep doing good and continuing with their noble work. These 45 award recipients were also given the Karmaveer Chakra blue medallion of honour, which was created for students, for being lifelong learners and keeping an open mind to learning in every moment. We must remember Leadership and Learning are co-related and indispensable to each other.
The awardees for this year represented several countries from across the globe and were finalised after a rigorous selection process. These awards seek to celebrate and inspire individual citizen social responsibility, justice and action, and are held every year on the day the Indian Constitutional Pledge was signed.
Sailesh Mishra has been conferred with this award for his constant work in the field of Elder care and Dementia.
Commenting on the award, REX founder Jeroninio Almeida said, "The Rex Karamveer Global Fellowship, Karamveer Puraskaar and Karmaveer Chakra awards recognise and applaud the social commitment of concerned, socially responsible individuals, who have proactively and voluntarily worked for bringing a positive transformation in the society and the world we live in. In today’s world where there is huge apathy & indifference, we feel a paramount need for being not just a good person but also a good citizen who exercises her/ his rights, duties & responsibilities as a concerned, just and humane citizen.”
“We congratulate Sailesh Mishra for possessing the conviction and compassion to stand up, speak out and lead the change with her positive as well as Inspirational attitude! The management of iCONGO has selected his/ her nomination after thorough due diligence. We are glad to have found a true champion of social justice issues in Sailesh Mishra and wish that more and more citizens gave their time, involvement and humane feelings towards addressing social justice issues and being the change and role models for other citizens to follow,” Almeida added.
The CtrlS - iCONGO promoted “KARMAVEER PURASKAAR (KVP)” are the Global Awards for Social Justice and Citizen Action instituted by the people sector & civil society with various partner organisations, citizens at large and media supporters. Be the change you want to see in this world is what every KARMAVEER inherently believes and practices.
The awards are given every year on the 26th day of November, our National Social Justice and Citizen Action Day, the day we adopted our constitutional pledge as a REPUBLIC and Indian Citizens in 1949.
The “KARMAVEER PURASKAAR” awards ceremony has over the years become a “MELTING POT” where People from India & Global Citizens that comprise individuals ranging from princes and princesses to global bestselling authors, young politicians, statesmen, bureaucrats, ambassadors, actors, singers, captains of industry, media professionals, development workers, young adults, students, school children, homemakers, academicians, slum workers and others who come “TOGETHER as ONE to RIGHT every WRONG”.
About Karmaveer Puraskaar:
The Karmaveer Puraskaar is the global civilian honours given by the international confederation of NGO (iCONGO) in partnership with United Nations to the people across the globe for relentless courage. The award is tribute to the A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, 11th President of India, who had offered to be the ambassador for the awards and international volunteering olympiad.
The award is presented annually in mid of November to individuals and organisations in broad categories like activism, education, volunteering and healthcare. Some of the recipients are Joyanto Mukherjee, Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, Harish Iyer, Hariharan Iyer, Dr. Shruti Kapoor, Manju LathaKalanidhi, RtnSayantan Sinha, Dr.RenuAgrawal,BinayakDewan,JyotiDhawale, Kajol, GeetaSankar, Sudha Menon among many others.
Verghese Kurien known as father of the white revolution of India is the first recipient of Karmaveer lifetime achievement award.
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UMANG 2019 - A Unique Stage Talent Show for Senior Citizens
"Ageing is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength"
Rotary DG HARJIT SINGH TALWAR, AV CHAIRS Dr. MONA SHAH & RAMAESH NARAYAN
12th UMANG - A Unique and India’s Largest Senior Citizens Stage Talent Show was held on Saturday Nov 30th 2019 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at Birla Matoshree Sabhagriha, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Presented by Rotary Club of Mumbai Nariman Point, Rotaract Club of K C and Hinduja College, Inner Wheel Club of Mumbai Nariman point, Rotary Club of Mumbai Lower Parel in association with Silver Inning Foundation, NGO working with Senior Citizens.
Special Guest Usha Soman - Milind Soman's mother giving her message
UMANG 2019 is India’s largest and Mumbai’s first of its kind programme, FREE of charge Event for 50+ and Senior Citizens that gives the elders / 50 plus an opportunity to showcase their stage talent. The programme seeks to provide them with a platform to display their talents. This is not a competition – there are no prizes for being the best – but it is a forum to encourage them to demonstrate their hidden talent. ‘UMANG’ a Unique Talent show of Senior Citizens is being organized by Silver Inning Foundation since 2008.
USP about this unique event was that Participant and Audience did not belong to any particular organization or group, this program was open to common 50 plus person as an Individual or from any organization. People from different part of Mumbai from Virar, Thane, Navi Mumbai to South Mumbai came to witness and perform the ageless talent.
Last year 2018 there were 24 Act and around 115 Senior Citizens from age 50 to 79 from different parts of Mumbai and different organizations participated. Around 1000 Senior Citizens and their family members participated in the mega event.
This year UMANG 2019 hosted 26 Different Performance by 50 plus age group people either in solo, duet or group, the performance included Dance and Songs – Classical, Folk, Bollywood, Fusion; Skit, Mono Act etc. Total approx number of participant this year were 143 and average age group was 50 to 92 years. First time Resident of Elder Home (Old age Home) also performed and participated from J J Dharamshala, Mumbai central.
The entire participant was given Certificate and Every Act / Group was given a Trophy.
Around 1100 people, mostly Senior Citizens attended and Youths witness the unique program. This year, there was 15 Special Prizes for Audience and Spot Prizes too, sponsored by HEAL and OPEN YOURS ARMS. All were also served refreshment.
Around 60 Youth Volunteers from Rotaract Club of K C and Hinduja College and Bhaktivedtanta Hospital put in hard work to make this program huge success.
To support our Unique initiative Usha Soman 80 years age (Milind Soman’s Mother ) and Anshuman Malhotra Young Bollywood actor blessed the event as special guest for UMANG 2019. Anshuman Malhotra is young upcoming actor, known for Haider (2014), Hum chaar (2019) and Fixerr (2019), Split Villa XI, The Final Call, Class of 2017, just released - Love Sleep Repeat and many webseries.
First time a group of 50 Runners lead by Surjit Kaur (age 70) , Suju George (age 65) and Neelima Kale (62) participated in 1st ever ‘SILVER Innings Run’ from Bandra Flyover to venue Biral Matoshree 5am to 8. 30am to Promote and Support Silver Innings and Sailesh Mishra’s causes of Senior Citizens and Active Ageing.
Actor Anshuman Malhotra happy at the event
Says Sailesh Mishra Founder of Silver Inning Foundation, “We organize UMANG, a talent show for seniors every year since 2008. Unlike other talent shows, there are no prizes for winning the top three positions. Everybody is a winner. It is amazing to see the level of enthusiasm among seniors to perform on the stage”. We give Certificate to all Participant and Trophy to all group and Individual act. There is also evidence that Music and Dance helps in well being for all ages and is good for Ageing Gracefully.
Rotary Club of Mumbai Nariman Point, President Rtn. Jagdish Bhai Tanna say’s “this noble initiative for our elderly is close to Our heart. Since 2010 UMANG in association with Silver Innings, this has been one of the most sought after event for our senior citizens, which they await every year. We have been delighted with growing enthusiasm, innovation and impact this event has created in heart & mind of our elderly. We look forward for continuing our support for this wonderful cause and would encourage many more to join to ensure we take this event to higher levels”. The event highlight was presence of Rotary DISTRICT GOVERNOR – HARJIT SINGH TALWAR, AV CHAIRS NON MEDICAL - DR. MONA SHAH & RAMESH NARAYAN, ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI NARIMAN POINT PRESIDENT JAGDISH TANNA, Rtn. VIPUL SHAH and Team ROTARY CLUB OF MUMBAI NARIMAN POINT
Our Networking partners for UMANG 2019 are:
1.FESCOM Mumbai
2.HelpAge India
3.A1 Snehanjali
4.SNEH KALA Kendra
5.Palliative Care Dept., Bhaktivedanta Hospital
6.Photomist
7.OYA - Open Your Arms
8.JAMM's Network
9.YWCA of Bombay
10.Pink Innings
11.Kaash Foundation
12.Dainik Mumbai Halchal
13.Samay Rashtriya News Channel
14.Rotaract Club of Hinduja College
15.Rotaract Club of K C College
16.Dominiche Production
Contact for any query: silverinnings@gmail.com / call – 9987104233
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We at Silver Innings wish Happy 115 Birthday to World Oldest Living Person SUPER CENTENARIAN Mrs. MATHIURONGLIU GANGMEI of Makhuam-3 village, Marangjing, Noney District, Manipur-795159, India.
God bless her with long, happy, healthy and peaceful life.
She celebrated her 115 Birthday on 9th of May 2018.
As informed provided by: K G Akham Office Asstt. Children Training School, Noney, Manipur Email: kgakham@gmail.com Contact No. 9612971541
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“Transforming lives to
mitigate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom”
“A1Snehanjali”, an
initiative started by Silver
Inningson 17th Aug 2013, is one of its kind first
dedicated 24 x 7 assisted living facility in a care-home for seniors in Mumbai,
who do not need constant medical intervention or nursing home care. The care-home is located at historic town of
Nalasopara (West Rly), which is about 50 km from Mumbai in western suburbs. The
well known coastal beaches like Kalamb, Rajodi, Arnala and Suruchi Wadi are
within 2 to 4 kms radius. Historical Buddhist caves, Ancient Church, Agashi
Jain Temple, Shani Dev Temple, Vasai Fort are other famous places to visit
within the proximity of the care-home. It is accessible from Nalasopara, as
well as from Vasai and Virar. Sanjeevani Hospital, Cardinal Gracious Hospital,
Alliance and Riddhi Siddhi Hospital are within accessible distance for any
medical emergency.
Silver
Innings is an internationally
acclaimed Social Enterprise working with Senior Citizens since 2008. Since then
it has committed to ensure that ageing gracefully becomes positive and
rewarding experience for all seniors.
At
A1 Snehanjali our mission is to help elders and their family members to
overcome the challenges of ageing and show them the way to transform lives to
mitigate loneliness, helplessness and boredom and live with dignity in their
silver years.
Our 'A1 Snehanjali' project offers our
residents both personalized and group programs and services that focus on
stimulating mind, body and soul. In our 24 x7 assisted living elder care homes,
every person gets relationship-based individualized care. Our facilities are
not typical old-age homes or nursing home. Instead, we implement the
international, contemporary concept of person-centric care, an area where we
are pioneers in Mumbai. Our management and staff know and respect each resident
as an individual. We know their life stories, their strengths, concerns and
challenges, needs, preferences, and expectations. We form meaningful
relationships with the residents and their family members and provide elders,
including elders with dementia, an environment where they can lead satisfying
lives in spite of their constraints.
It is around three years now that we started our
first unit of A1 Snehanhali - D’silva
Nagar in Aug 2013. This is a fabulous five bedroom bungalow with a garden,
a cozy home with a capacity to host ten seniors and is located at D’silva
Nagar, Nalasopara West, on the outskirts of Mumbai. It is situated in middle of
residential locality and is easily accessible.
'A1 SNEHANJALI’, the assisted living project
promoted by Silver Innings, is happy to announce opening a second assisted
living unit at Rajodi Beach on 1st June, 2016. Through this, we continue to
move forward towards our goal to transform lives of elders by providing
person-centric care and eliminating loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. Our
new unit will create more spaces where elders lead fulfilling lives based on
their capacity and desires and continue to be an integral part of society.
It has been a journey full of love and
learning, and we have obtained an even deeper appreciation of the great need
for offering such places to families that need such facilities but have nowhere
to go. Our new unit, just ten minutes away from our first unit, will increase
our overall of A1 Snehanjali capacity to 22 residents.
Our second unit, A1 SNEHANJALI – Rajodi, is a lush green, spacious facility very
close to the Rajodi beach. The ample space and enriching surrounding provides a
relaxed residential space to elders where we will support them using
individualized care based on their medical situations. In addition to long-term
stay options, we will also have short-term stay ‘Respite’ for elders who need
personal care while their family members need time away for work or respite.
One guest room will be available for family members who need to stay near their
elders for short durations, depending on availability.
Our nurturing and trained professional staff is
dedicated to provide all residents with highest level of quality and expert
services. Families subscribing to our service will be assured peace of mind;
knowing that their loved one is enjoying his/her best days of “Silver Years” at
A1 Snehanjali. A
therapeutic and secure environment will be provided to the residents along with
non-pharmacological interventions if required.
A1 Snehanjali has
created package of integrated amenities that is designed to provide seniors with
most of the service required to lead a normal home-like life. It offers both personalized and
group programs and services that focus on stimulating mind, body and
soul.
We are offering a convenient month-to-month room rental
that includes the following:
1.Comfortable room
including basic utilities
2.Three VEG meals a day (As
per nutritional requirement)
3.Common dining facility (with option for room
service if required )
4.Access to attending staff
24 hours a day
5.Daily housekeeping and
weekly laundry service
6.Daily activities and
exercise programs
7.Transportation to
doctor’s appointments
8.Medication management,
assistance with pill box
9.Weekly medical checkup
10.Doctor on call
11.Grooming and Hygiene
12.Incontinence care
13.Bathing & Dressing
General Principles of Caring for
Residents at A1 Snehanjali
•Person Centered Care
•Dignity & Respect
•Communication
•Independence
•Privacy
•Safety
Unique Features of A1 Snehanjali:
What
is A1 Snehanjali care?
The power of loving touch has
proved to have calming effect on seniors and decreases the need for psychiatric
medication. Massage along with soothing music, Art base therapies, Gardening
and other meaningful activities will be provided to seniors as part of Snehanjali
care depending upon need and capability. As part of our HOLISTIC care, we
are first t in India to have implemented ‘Rights of Resident’ to give dignity
to their silver years.
What
is Dementia care?
We have trained our staff at A1 Snehanjali,to provide care for
persons challenged with dementia. This involves redirection, engagement,
stimulation, simplifying complex tasks and speaking to seniors at slow pace in
an appropriate tone. Brain fitness will be promoted using games, puzzles,
crosswords etc. The facility has a secured environment that enables persons
with dementia to stroll freely in a protected and supervised setting.
What
is Assisted Care?
Seniors with difficulty in
managing activity of daily living will be provided assistance to perform such
daily activity by trained staff and if required will undergo a range of motion
exercises daily to prevent contractures and maintain their mobility on paid
basis. Staff at A1 Snehanjaliwill
ensure that durable medical equipment such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs are
used by the senior to assist with ambulation and prevent falls.
What
Social Services will be available?
Silver Innings TM
is well known for linking seniors with available community resources based on
needs. Seniors at “A1 Snehanjali”will be taken on field trips to
community events or people from community will visit regularly. They can
participate in a variety of activities such as yoga, arts and crafts and Chai
Social (Tea chats).
What
Nutrition will be provided?
A1 Snehanjaliunderstands the importance of nutrition. It has
direct impact on health, socialization and well-being of seniors. A healthy,
nutritious, vegetarian, low fats diet, rich in proteins and vitamins etc. as
advised by experienced dietician, will be provided to the residents daily to
promote healthy ageing.
Overall
ambience of the bedrooms is pleasing and tastefully designed to meet the
comfort requirement of the seniors. Our both facilities have apart from these
bedrooms, will have a separate kitchen to cook only vegetarian food, a living
room (only at D’silvanagar), dining hall, activity area for some group
activities and office space depending on each facility. Both facility is
equipped with amenities including Television, Music system, Activity area,
Inverter and Generator for back-up during power failure, Fire extinguisher,
walk way, a beautiful garden and CCTV cameras for security.
We at A1 Snehanjali and Silver Innings hope
that our efforts will continue to make the world elder-friendly and make ageing
a positive and rewarding experience.
Cost:
Non Refundable and Refundable deposit Plus
monthly payment for 2 year, 3 year or 5 year plus living option. Cost does not
include Medicine, Diaper’s, Toiletries and Specialized Medical Diagnosis and
Treatment.
Inspiration:
The Eden Alternative ®
Founder
Members:
Ramakant&Manjula Mishra
Jimmy and Dolly Dordi
Team
Mentors:
*Dr. Charles Pinto, Professor Emeritus of
Psychiatry
*Susan Somers, President INPEA, USA
*Dr Sanjay Kumawat,
MD, Psychiatrist
*Dr. Radha Murthy, President Nightingales Medical
Trust
Project
Advisors:
Dr. Devendra Save, MD, Psychiatrist
Dr. ManjojHunur, MD, Neurologist
Advocate
and Legal Advisor:
Solicitor RajniDivkar
Hon.
Consultants:
*Dr. Nidhi Mishra, (Ph.D) Gerontologist
*Prof. ParulKibliwala, Professor (Nursing), SNDT
University
*RaheenJummani, Clinical Psychologist
*NehaChedda, Dietician
*Dr. AlkaSubramanyam, MD, Psychiatrist
*Dr. LeenaGangooli, Family Care Physician
*Dr. Neha Deshpande Kamat (Ph.D) Gerontologist
and Trainer
*Dhanalaxmi Rao, Gerontologist
International
Consultants:
*Reis Woollen, Geriatric Nurse & Elder Care
Educator, California, USA
*HendiLingiah, Psychologist & Aging Service
Management Consultancy, France
*Prof. Denise Burnette, Sociologist, Columbia
University, USA
*Dr. RitabelleFernandes, Geriatrician, Hawai, USA
*Sylvie DuPont, Counsellor in Geriatric care
Networking
Partners:
Silver Inning Foundation
ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter
OYA (Open Your Arm)
NehaNutrifit and Fitness
CNA Architects
PrideAge
Purple Angel
TISS
NirmalaNiketan College of Social Work
A1 Snehanjali – D’Silva Nagar
A1 Snehanjali - Rajodi
Address:A1 SNEHANJALI Elder Care Home,Marciana
Bungalow, D’silva Nagar, Nala
Village, Nalasopara West, (MumbaiW. Rly), Taluka Vasai, Dist. Palghar,
Maharashtra. Pin Code – 401203. India
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India’s first International Spark of Life Master Practitioner in Dementia Care
Congratulations to Ms. Nilanjana Maulik (National Coordinator Working Group ARDSI) and Mr. Sailesh Mishra (Founder President Silver Innings Group and A1Snehanjali ) for being First Indian to be conferred renowned 'Spark of Life' International Master Practitioner in Dementia Care at Perth, Australia on 19th May 2017.
Mr Sailesh Mishra is Mumbai’s first International Spark of Life Master Practitioner and Ms. Nilanjana Maulik is Kolkata city’s first International Spark of Life Master Practitioner.
Mr Mishra has just returned back to India after undertaking a 3 week intensive master course in Perth, Western Australia on the Spark of Life Philosophy.
‘The Spark of Life International Master Course, its magnificent holistic philosophy for Dementia Care, has not only enriched me but also empowered me about dementia care and to be better human being’, Mr Mishra said on his return.
The Spark of Life Philosophy
‘The Spark of Life Philosophy offers a practical and sustainable way of enriching the lives of people with dementia, their families and carers and transforming the culture of care. The focus is on How to connect, How to communicate and How to care.
The philosophy is about the quality of the connection between the carer and the person with dementia and aims at fostering kindness, compassion, empathy, respect and an attitude of unconditional love in the interactions between families or care staff and clients,’ Mr Mishra explained.
Implementing the Spark of Life Philosophy into an organisational culture has been proven to enrich the lives of people with dementia enabling them to experience improvements in mental abilities, language, self-esteem, social interactions and emotional well-being.
For information on the international Spark of Life Master Course for pioneering leaders held in Perth Western Australia please go to www.dementiacareaustralia.com
About Mr Sailesh Mishra
Sailesh is a Social Entrepreneur and a renowned Social Activist working for the welfare of Senior Citizens and People with Dementia. He is also a certified Spark of Life Master Practitioner.
After 15 years of working in the corporate world in marketing he made a complete shift to dedicating his life to creating an Elder Friendly World where Ageing becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience and in April 2008 Sailesh founded his organization Silver Innings to achieve just that. For his selfless in Ageing he has been awarded Karmaveer Puraskaar National award.
Sailesh has been part of National and State level prominent TV Talk show on Ageing and Dementia, he was also twice part of International Radio talk show on Dementia.
He has been to Malta twice on scholarship for UN INIA 15 day’s course on Social Gerontology and International Policy and Participated in Prestigious UN OEWG on Ageing at New York.
In Aug 2013 Sailesh set up Mumbai City’s first 24 x 7 Dedicated Assisted Living Elder Care Home 'A1 Snehanjali' in Nalasopara West and in 2016 the second home 'A1 Snehanjali' in Virar.
About: Mrs. Nilanjana Maulik
Mrs. Nilanjana Maulik is Secretary of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Kolkata Chapter & National Coordinator, Working Group ARDSI. She has done her Master's Degree, Dementia Studies from The University of Stirling, and Successful Aging & End of Life Care from Stanford University School of Medicine Mini Fellowship, she is also Board Member of Commonwealth Association of Aging.
Mrs. Nilanjana Maulik since 1999 is involved with ARDSI and is instrumental in starting Kolkata city’s first Dementia Day care center and also runs counselling, care support, memory clinic, training for home carers, home visit, day care for dementia person, etc, and helpline. She is strong advocate of rights and care of person with dementia.
She has won National Award Winner ARDSI: BEST DEMENTIA CARE WORKER, 2006
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Has anyone ever wondered what goes on in the minds of seniors as they sit in a garden or on a swing in the garden as the watch the world go by? Surprisingly, much more enthusiasm to live their silver years fruitfully and happily. However, as life moved on, so did things become fast paced and suddenly "time" became the most expensive commodity to acquire from children. There began to mushroom organisations that reached out to seniors to help them channelize their time and experience. When I retired I too began to look for opportunities to do things that I had never had the time to during my work life. That's when Sailesh Mishra and Ramaa Subramaniam found me. Ramma, my old friend who having found purpose in her life to work for senior citizens reached out to me to participate and I did.
When I was invited to host UMANG, a platform to encourage 55+ seniors to showcase their talent organized by Sailesh's Silver Inning Foundation last year, I honestly did not know what to expect. How important it is to meet seniors of your age and what's more to get inspired is something I never imagined. The capability to dance and sing at 55+ and what's more express themselves taught me the true meaning of "abhi toh main jawaan hun". Of course, I myself am an over-enthu senior citizen myself who loves doing a host of crazy things to keep me happily engaged but I must admit I was in complete awe hosting the event that day. The feeling of achievement and the pat on the back that I got elevated me to euphoria that day and every comment / appreciation I got on social media made me feel ten feet tall. It is then that it struck me as to how important such moments and events are for seniors like me.
Seniors need a platform to express themselves and if it is on a stage, then that's even better as it brings an added feeling of contentment and achievement. UMANG, of course is not a competitive event but what's an event without a bit of 'I can do it better' or probably 'as well as you' spirit. I found, at UMANG seniors felt a great sense of motivation and pride in trying to outshine each other with their perseverance to perform.
Since year 2010 UMANG is sponsored and supported by Rotary Club of Nariman Point Mumbai and Rotaract Club of Rizvi Law College.
What can I say about Sailesh Mishra, the Founder of Silver Innings Group who conceptualized UMANG which today has become a much awaited event by senior citizens. Since its inception in 2008, every year it sees more and more seniors wanting to participate and the event boasts of around 125 seniors performing to an audience of over 900 people. All I can say is that when such opportunities are made available, it just transforms the lives of so many seniors whose families then begin to sit up and take notice. I totally agree with Sailesh's mantra of “Hum toh woh recycled teenagers hai, joh rewired hai not retired”. His dream of encouraging and providing seniors an opportunity to participate in such a journey is something to be thankful for. Seniors today are also not just sitting back because they grew up in times when technology was not a means of fun and time pass. They just need for someone to acknowledge their talent, life experiences and expertise.
That amazed look on their children's faces, a pat on back and a handshake to say you were awesome, is all that seniors want today........ and "UMANG" is that one of its kind platform, just around the corner every year, waving out to seniors to put on their dancing shoes and show the world what they've got.
Iam so excited, this year again I will be hosting UMANG on 16th April 2016, See you'll ......
About Writer:
Hira Mehta
hiramehta13@gmail.com
Blog: http://crossleggedwithhiramehta.blogspot.in/
Write short stories, articles and blog; Freelancer - Hosting, VO and acting; Hon.Secretary of ARUNIMA, a women's forum; Looking for work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry and a Retired from ICICI Bank.
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