{"id":33952,"date":"2024-11-18T18:23:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T12:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/11\/18\/dementia-india-alliance-announces-dementia-tech-thinkathon-on-november-30th-at-isc-bengaluru\/"},"modified":"2024-11-18T18:23:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T12:53:32","slug":"dementia-india-alliance-announces-dementia-tech-thinkathon-on-november-30th-at-isc-bengaluru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2024\/11\/18\/dementia-india-alliance-announces-dementia-tech-thinkathon-on-november-30th-at-isc-bengaluru\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia India Alliance Announces \u2018Dementia Tech Thinkathon\u2019 on November 30th at ISC, Bengaluru"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 18: \u00a0<\/strong>Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a national NGO committed to improving dementia care, today announced the Dementia Tech Thinkathon, which shall be held on November 30th as part of the international conference DEMCON\u201924 at the JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. This first-of-its-kind event aims to harness the power of technology to address challenges faced by persons with dementia, as well as their families.<\/p>\n<p>The Thinkathon provides a platform for tech startups and students to develop innovative solutions for dementia care. The event is\u00a0<em>co-organized by Dementia India Alliance, Indian Institute of Information Technology -Bangalore (IIIT-B,) and Nucleus Software Engineers.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Winners of the Dementia Tech Thinkathon will receive prize money exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh, along with additional support such as opportunities for testing solutions in real-world dementia care settings, incubation, and potential investment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe future of dementia care is undeniably bright, and technology is the key to unlocking its potential,\u201d says Dr. Radha S Murthy, President, DIA. \u201cThe Dementia Tech Thinkathon is a catalyst for groundbreaking innovations that will redefine the landscape of dementia care.\u201d Ms. Ramani Sundaram, Executive Director, DIA adds, \u201cTogether, we can build a future where dementia is no longer a barrier to living a fulfilling life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Family caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, students in psychology, social work, and allied health, senior citizens, service providers, and tech startups are all encouraged to attend this transformative and important event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About DEMCON\u201924<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DEMCON\u201924,<\/strong>\u00a0with the theme \u201c<em>Reaching the Unreached in Dementia Care,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0aims to bridge gaps in awareness, diagnosis, research, and care. It brings together caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and leading researchers to discuss advancements and collaborative solutions. The umbrella event features renowned speakers from India and abroad, including:<\/p>\n<p><em>Mr. Greame Prior, President of the International Federation on Ageing, Mr. Andrew Larpent, Chair Emeritus of CommonAge, Prof. Iracema Leroi, Global Brain Health Initiative, Prof. Vincent Mok, Asian Society Against Dementia, and Experts from NIMHANS and the Centre for Brain Research<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dementia: A Growing Concern<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition with a hidden but significant impact in India. Currently, an estimated 8.8 million people in India live with dementia, and this number is projected to rise dramatically as the population ages. Dementia care is a complex issue, placing a strain on individuals, families, and the healthcare system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration and Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration for DEMCON\u201924 and the Dementia Tech Thinkathon is open at www.demcon2024.com. For details, contact 8585 990 990.<\/p>\n<p><em> If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 18: \u00a0Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a national NGO committed to improving dementia care, today announced the Dementia Tech Thinkathon, which shall be held on November 30th as part of the international conference DEMCON\u201924 at the JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. 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