This page contains information specific for dementia care in Hyderabad, and other cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, for the convenience of caregivers of patients of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia.[read disclaimer.]
- Facilities for patients of Alzheimer’s/ other dementias.
- Dementia-related material in various Indian languages (including Telugu and Urdu).
- General tips for locating relevant resources in a city.
While this page includes several possible dementia care resources and some contact information on these, please note that:
1) You will need to evaluate them for suitability and reliability. In addition to your checklists of what features are important to you., also look for things like registration under MHCA where relevant.
2) Entities keep changing their activities, so please contact them for updated information.
3) The websites and social media profiles of the entities may not have updated contact information. If the information does not work, look for a social media platform they posted recently on and post your query there. Also, Google maps may show reviews; see what they say and how recent they are.
4) Many organizations do not respond promptly to emails or queries on social media accounts. If so, call their phone numbers or try WhatsApp. Many organizations now use mobile numbers for their main contact even if their sites/ social media profiles show landlines.
5) Different web sources may have different data for the same entity, and you may need to search to find out what is correct now.
Facilities for patients of Alzheimer’s/ other dementias.
Helplines.
- National Helpline for Senior Citizens: Toll-free helpline number 14567 Project of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the National Institute of Social Defence.
- Helpage helpline: All-India toll-free number: 1800 180 1253 .Contact them for help and also to reach any local numbers.
- Tele counselling helpline for mental health, Tele-MANAS: Toll-free, 24/7 helpline number 14416 or 1-800-91-4416, also usable for dementia, by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, available in many languages.
- Dementia India Alliance’s National Dementia Support Line at 8585 990 990, 8:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Saturday.
- A national helpline for palliative care is available from Pallium India at 91 964 588 4889 / +91 860 688 4889.
- Helplines for depression/ emotional support can be seen at this link.
- Hyderabad-based Dementia helpline: +91-91211 06681 (this is part of the Memory Clinic of ARDSI Hyderabad-Deccan Chapter and functions Mon-Sat, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm).
ARDSI, Hyderabad-Deccan Chapter
(Hyderabad-Deccan Chapter of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India).
ARDSI Hyderabad Deccan Chapter has multiple initiatives to support persons with dementia and their care. Initiatives include day care/ activity centre, various caregiver support groups (in-person/ hybrid/ online/ Whatsapp) – their Whatsapp support groups are quite active(they have a Dementia Caregiver support group and an FTD Support group). They may also have virtual online initiatives for persons with dementia (early and mid stages) who cannot commute to the day care. Other possible resources to ask for are dementia and related care material in Telugu and Urdu or list of providers. Contact (phone/ email) the chapter to join the groups or know more.
Addresses:
ARDSI Hyderabad office: H. No. 8-2-608/51, Plot 88, Gaffar Khan Colony, Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034 Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iq7mfMxNWwZdQXfh9 Opens in new window.
Alambana – Centre for Dementia Care: Plot No. 8-2-293/82/A/514, Road No. 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034
Asha Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry & Memory Clinic Services. at Asha Hospitals, Banjara Hills. For appointment call: +91 – 9666655558/ Dr Najamus Saquib (Psychiatrist).
Golden Oak, Senior Citizen Home, Shamshabad.
Golden Oak, Senior Citizen Home is an assisted living facility and respite care for elders with dementia or other special needs. It provides personalized care, with options of dormitory, single-bed, and twin-sharing. It is a unit of ASHA hospital (Banjara Hills). Contact them for details, and for their admission process like any pre-admission assessment etc. See project details here Opens in new window.
24 x 7 Care Home
Golden Oak, Survey No: 7/A, Malkaram Village, Nanajipur-Post, Shamshabad Mandal, Rangareddy District, Telangana -501 218, Phone:+91 99129 54444, +91 63055 29964 Person in-charge, Dr Najamus Saquib (Psychiatrist):
Heritage Elder Care Services and Kshetra Assisted Living .
Full-time stay and respite stay is available for persons with dementia at Kshetra, an assisted living from Heritage Elder Care Services. This facility accepts elders with and without dementia. They also have day care and may provide at-home care services.
24 x 7 Care Home
Address: Plot No. 8, 9,14,15, Rd Number 12, Sai Aishwarya Layout Khajaguda, Telangana — 500 089, Email address: info@heritagehealthcareindia.com,
Phone: +91 96666 41238
Website: heritagehealthcareindia.com Opens in new window Facebook page hereOpens in new window. Project page hereOpens in new window.
Sparsh Hospice, Hyderabad.
24 x 7 Care Home
A useful resource for palliative care/ hospice is Sparsh Hospice, which also caters to persons with dementia. The also support home care. You can contact them at Sparsh Hospice, Sy No. 7/1/2, Next to Oakridge International School, Khajaguda, Hyderabad – PIN: 500 008, Phone: +91 79950 27879, Email: info@sparshhospice.org, Site www.sparshhospice.org/ Opens in new window Facebook page hereOpens in new window.
HCAH-Suvitas Centre, Gachibowli and Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
24 x 7 Care Home
The HCAH-Suvitas Rehabilitation & Recovery Centres have a multi-disciplinary team and support persons who have had strokes or need various types of neurocare. Contact them to know how they can help. The addresses are:
Gachibowli: HCAH-Suvitas Rehabilitation & Recovery Centre, Mandal, Jayabheri Enclave, SY. NO. 100, Serilingampally, Gachibowli Rd, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana 500032, See this page Opens in new window, and
Somajiguda: HCAH-Suvitas Rehabilitation & Recovery Centre,6-3-1090/1/2/A, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500482. See this page Opens in new window
Contact: Phones: 07965083244, 1800 102 4224, Email: wecare@hcah.in
Age Care Foundation (ACF) Vizag (Visakhapatnam).
Age Care Foundation (ACF) serves the elderly and the terminally sick persons and their families through multiple initiatives in palliative care, geriatric care, and dementia care. This includes home visits, outpatient care, day care, inpatient care, home care, phone support, etc. They support dementia in association with Dementia India Alliance (DIA), as part of their overall work in Geriatric and Palliative care. (see page here Opens in new window.) Contact them for their current work and upcoming projects. Contact Dr. N.S. Raju, C/o. Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, 9-41-31/1, Pithapuram Colony, Visakhapatnam-3 , Andhra Pradesh. and Geriatric and Palliative Care Hospital, D.No.9-60, IIM-Visakhapatnam Road, Gambheeram, Visakhapatnam 530 052, Phone: 89859 52000, 89859 53000, Email: info@agecarefoundation.org, drnsraju@gmail.com, Site agecarefoundation.org Opens in new window.
Additional Listings: Other possible resources for dementia diagnosis/ treatment/ information.
Names listed below are based on data from volunteers as well as newspaper reports of dementia-related events. Diagnosis/ treatment advice is available from the OPD department of hospitals (departments: neurology/ psychiatry/ geriatrics) Some hospitals also have Memory Clinics.
NIMS Hospital, KIMS Hospital, Yashoda Hospital (Somajiguda branch), Asha Hospital (Banjara Hills), City Neuro Hospital, Chetana Hospital (Hyderabad), Visakha Psychiatric Society (Visakhapatnam), King George Hospital (KGH) (Visakhapatnam), VIMHANS hospital, Vijayawada.
Additional Listings: Other organizations providing services such as daycare and residential care.
Names received for organizations offering services such as daycare specifically aimed at seniors health etc, including dementia:
Athulya Senior Care: Athulya Senior Care Opens in new window is a premium assisted living provider which has a centre in Hyderabad. They support mind and memory care, and palliative services, and may also have home health care services. Contact 98849 45900, WhatsApp +91 98844 97300, enquiry@athulyaliving.com and check Athulya’s Hyderabad page Opens in new window. Youtube channel hereOpens in new window.
Kites Senior Care (Hyderabad) offers geriatric care services for seniors including rehabilitation, day care, etc. Dementia care is mentioned. See the kitesseniorcare.com Hyderabad pageOpens in new window . Contact them at +91 99800 67000, email hello@kitesseniorcare.com.
Premier Senior (at Attapur, Hyderabad) works in the area of geriatric care and offers services like Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Check up, Physiotherapy Sessions, Psychotherapy, various health services and diagnostics, rehabilitation, Dementia Daycare, etc. See their website at Premier Senior Opens in new window . Contact them at +91 77027 31100, email helpdesk@premiersenior.in
Additional Listings: Organizations providing services to support home care.
Names received from readers/ volunteers/ newspaper reports/ other sources for organizations that provide home care services for seniors. Some support dementia care. Please satisfy yourself about the suitability and reliability while using any such agency for home health helpers.
Eira Healthcare Services(Hyderabad): (Supports dementia care and palliative care). Provides specialized home healthcare services, including home nursing services, care workers, specialist consultations, diagnostics, comprehensive dementia care for mid to advanced stages and palliative and end-of-life care. Founded by healthcare professionals with experience in dementia and palliative care, their service team consisting of physicians, nurses, counsellors, and care-workers. Website: Eira Healthcare Services Opens in new window Contact: info@eirahealth.in, Phone +91 9281155123 . An associated initiative is Eira Integrated Care Centre, a care and rehabilitation facility for older adults and individuals recovering from illness, living with complex medical conditions, or requiring palliative and end-of-life support.Phone +91 92811 55123 Site eiraicc.inOpens in new window.
Heritage Hospitals- At-Home Health Care Services, heritagehealthcareindia.com Opens in new window provides a range of home health care services, including bedside attendants. Call them at +91 96666 41238.
Harekrishna homecare has been mentioned by some as a place that supports home care by sending attendants. It is unclear how good their support is for dementia. Phone +96401 58899, site harekrishna.comOpens in new window. and harekrishnahomecare map locationOpens in new window
Some multi-city organizations may offer support in your city/ locality for home health support, support, rehab and recovery for various health challenges, medical equipment at home, etc. As the services and cities handled by such providers keep changing frequently, these are listed on a separate page, and include Antara Senior Care, Anvayaa Kin Care, Apollo Homecare, Care24, Eldercare, Emoha, FamPhy, Healthcare atHOME (HCAH), Lifecircle Senior Care, Mayacare, Nightingales Home Health Care, Portea and Samarth. Some offer services in only metros and selected state capitals and nearby areas, but others also work in some smaller cities. Please check: Multi-city service providers for senior care and dementia.
Additional Listings: Important organizations working for seniors.
Helpage helpline: This all-India organization with local branches supports senior citizens in multiple ways. They may also offer geriatric physiotherapy.Contact them at 1800 180 1253 (All-India tollfree number). Email: headoffice@helpageindia.org Website: helpageindia.org.
Pain/ Palliative Care resources
Some palliative support is available from dementia care homes and home health service providers, including some listed above. Additionally, some reputed major hospitals are active in palliative care and have separate units for it. Some useful resources for palliative care are listed above.
Most palliative care support is available in the context of cancer and HIV/ AIDS, so when getting palliative care, please remain alert that the doctors advising you are familiar with applying palliative care for dementia. Palliative resources are also listed at Pallium Andhra Pradesh Opens in new window and Pallium Telangana Opens in new window. You can also contact the Pallium Helpline at 91 964 588 4889 / +91 860 688 4889 for information and telephonic consultation.
Getting support using online/ all-India resources.
It is now possible to access help through several nationally available helplines for dementia, senior citizen help, depression, palliative care etc; you can see various sections on our page Dementia Caregiver Resources across India, along with general suggestions on how to get online support from any city. Dementia support organizations and support groups may be able to help you even if they are not in your city. Even diagnosis and medical advice (non emergency) is available online, so it is possible to benefit from experts across the country, while sitting at home.
Dementia-related material in various Indian languages (including Telugu and Urdu).
See: Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Resources in Telugu, and Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Resources in Urdu.
The full list of dementia/ care resources in various Indian languages (currently Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu) is at Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Resources in Indian Languages.
General tips for locating relevant resources.
Please contact the resources above for dementia/ care support. For resources in other Indian cities/ regions, or across India, check City-wise/ Region-wise resources and Resources across multiple Indian cities. Some tips for locating additional resources:
- Surf the Internet for local services using the name of the city and types of services. For example, look for home care, home health, old age homes, nursing agencies, etc.
- Ask the reception/ nurses at local hospitals. They often know about home health care agencies. The various dementia organizations and elder care organizations listed may also give names of more resources.
- To evaluate online data on a possible service provider, check how recent their events, pictures, social media posts are to understand whether the entity seems operational and reliable.
- For minor procedures, like IV, neighborhood path labs and small clinics may be able to send nurses home. They may even know doctors who make home visits.
- For diagnosis, look at reliable larger hospitals of the city. Check their neurology, psychiatry, and geriatrics departments or special clinics like memory clinics, geriatric clinics, or geriatric psychiatry clinics.
- Also, try using the state name, locality name, other names of your city or nearby cities.
- Of course, in all cases, you must satisfy yourself about the quality and reliability.
For information and suggestions for handling care situations, some useful links are: Quick access to a Caregiving Essential Toolkit and Using Trained Attendants for Dementia Home Care. Please note that Dementia Care Notes does NOT provide any services or any medical consultation.
Note: This page includes all the information available with us for this city/ region. Please note that the data is provided for information and convenience, and is not an endorsement for any person/ organization/ service/ resource. We make no claims that the contents of this page are either accurate or complete, or that the persons/ organizations listed are reliable or that they are suitable for you. No fitment for purpose is intended or implied.