Alzheimer’s Awareness Programme -An Extension Activity for NSS Volunteers

August 31, 2019

The 20 NSS volunteers along with Mrs. Seema Prabhu S. and Ms. Vindya B. B. took active part in the ‘Memory Walk’ at Kadri Park on August 31, 2019   Saturday, to mark the World Alzheimer’s Month in September. Mostly wearing red the enthusiasm for the programme organised by People’s Association for Geriatric Empowerment (PAGE) and other like-minded organisations was at a peak. The Volunteers listened to the PAGE Vice President Dr Prabha Adhikari, District Principal and Sessions Judge Kadloor Sathyanarayanacharya, Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University Pro Vice Chancellor Dr C V Raghuveer, Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers (MCF) Director K Prabhakar Rao, Lions Club District Governor Ronald Gomes.

The Volunteers interacted with the people who are suffering from Alzheimer and dementia and felt the difficulties and the need for helping them in times of need.

 

Report by:

Mrs.Seema Prabhu S .

Last updated by Adithi Nayak.

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