M’lore: Health Concern Foundation Organizes Geriatric Care Session

Media Release

Mangalore, Mar 20, 2014 : Health Concern Foundation ® organized a Geriatric care session at Nympha Sadan - A Senior Citizen’s Home, which is a unit of Ursuline Franciscan nuns here on Wednesday March 19.
 
Dr Kiran Kumar, Prof and Head, Dept of Psychiatry, A J Institute of Medical Sciences and founder, Kiran Rehabilitation Center was the speaker for the occasion.

 

 

 
Dr Kiran, highlighted the problems of old age pertaining to Depression, Dementia and other co-morbidities. He suggested Relaxation techniques which can be very well utilized to battle disease.
 
Replying to some of the queries of audience, Dr Kiran explained how to identify the starting signs of depression and at what level help would be needed.
 
Dr Edmond Fernandes, CEO of Health Concern Foundation, Melanie Pinto, trustee of Health Concern Foundation and Delma D’Cunha, member of core  Committee of Health Concern Foundation and others were present.
 
Sr Hilda, head of Nympha Sadan welcomed the gathering.