Our News & Events
- Webinar: Compassionate Caring – Challenges of and opportunities for family caregivers of persons with mental illnessFebruary 23, 2021 2:34 AM
Our “Compassionate Caring” series brings caregiving tips and solutions from experts. Our 25th webinar will feature Dr. Nirmala Srinivasan as she discusses the concept of “Challenges of and opportunities for family caregivers of persons with mental illness”. This is an important part of a caregivers’ psychological well-being. This webinar will be hosted by Bhavana Issar, from Caregiver Saathi. We will also have an interactive Q&A session with the expert. Register now for this Webinar. https://tinyurl.com/caregivers-MI You will receive a confirmation Read More
- Healthy Self – Heal Thy Self – 27th February 2021February 22, 2021 5:21 AM
In our next healing circle meeting, we will create a safe space for family caregivers to share their caregiving journey and what they do to ensure their own well-being. If you know of anyone who might be interested in attending, please do let them know about our healing circle meeting. Please note that we will reschedule the meeting in case the number of confirmations are too low. Topic: Caring for someone with Dementia Time: 4pm Date: 27th February, 2021 Location : Read More
- Webinar: Compassionate Caring – Emotional Impact of Cancer: Insights for CaregiversFebruary 18, 2021 4:19 AM
Our “Compassionate Caring” series brings caregiving tips and solutions from experts. Our 22nd webinar will feature Vijay Bhat as he discusses the concept of “Emotional Impact of Cancer: Insights for Caregivers”. This is an important part of caregivers’ psychological wellbeing. This webinar will be hosted by Bhavana Issar, from Caregiver Saathi. We will also have an interactive Q&A session with the expert. Register now for this Webinar. tinyurl.com/ydmbv9zc You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Read More
Curated News & Events
- Applications of Palliative Care during Covid-19August 12, 2020 5:58 AM
“So far, the focus has been on death anxiety; the helplessness which doctors and patients feel when Covid-19 progresses … increasingly, a new complication is adding to the burden on doctors and patients—that of not knowing how to manage the physical and mental pain” With such little information on Covid-19 and its treatment, people suffering from the disease are naturally feeling heightened anxiety. Doctors too, feel the pressure when a patient progresses from mild to severe symptoms. While new symptoms are Read More
- Talking About Death And Learning to Deal With It BetterJune 12, 2020 4:36 AM
Original Publishing Date – May 7, 2020 Publisher – The Asian Age Author – Neil Pate “The whole death over dinner conversation is designed as an uplifting, interactive adventure that transforms this difficult conversation into one of deep engagement and empowerment.” Death is inevitable and instead of avoiding the conversation, talking about it can have a cathartic effect. It is important to have a healthy conversation on death because when it finally approaches, people will be able to deal with Read More
- Taking Care Of The Mental Health Of CaregiversJune 4, 2020 5:21 AM
Original Publishing Date: 07-06-2019 Publisher: The NEWS Minute Author: Geetika Mant “While the conversation around mental health has come to include more psychiatric disorders like dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more common issues like anxiety and depression, the impact of caregiving on carers isn’t given enough attention.” The article goes through the experiences of four caregivers of those with aggravated mental illness. It also includes conversations with mental health professionals about the importance of self care for caregivers. Caregiver burden Read More
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