Resources for dementia care: Kerala cities

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This page contains information specific for dementia care in various cities of Kerala, for the convenience of caregivers of patients of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. [read disclaimer.]

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.
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.
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.

Smruthipadham (Kerala State Initiative on Dementia) Day Care, Thrissur district.

Smruthipadham (Kerala State Initiative on Dementia) is a unique model of care of the Govt. of Kerala and the ARDSI National Office have established a partnership for dementia care.  One of their initiatives is a free day care centre in Thrissur, at:

Smruthipadham Dementia Day Care Centre, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur– 680 501
Social worker cum administrator: Suresh Kumar OP, 085920 07762, 099950 29268, Email: smruthipadhamgvr@gmail.com Facebook page here Opens in new window.

Their services include day care,  home care,  monthly memory clinic, online services, counseling and dementia care training for family caregivers, free medicine, memory stimulation therapy sessions with activities including aromatherapy, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, painting, puzzles, etc, individual care plan, activities like simple chair exercises,low impact games, singing, etc., and also dementia awareness class. There is free conveyance. Some online/ home helpline service may also be available.

Dementia Respite Care Centre (Harmony Home), Thrissur district.

Dementia Respite Care Centre (Harmony Home) offers full-time respite care. Set up with the support of various Rotary Clubs and other bodies, it is now fully managed by ARDSI National Office.
24 x 7 Care Home.
Dementia Respite Care Centre (Harmony Home),, Ramavarmapuram P. O, Villadam, Milma stop,Thrissur -680 631 Kerala, Tel. +91 80861 94590

Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at Govt Medical College, Thrissur district.

Govt Medical College,Thrissur: Dept of Psychiatry at Govt Medical College,Thrissur-680596,(site here Opens in new window) Kerala runs a Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at the Medical College and a monthly geriatric Psychiatry clinic at the Community Health Center at Vatanappilly (0487-260 0760) which caters to multiple grama panchayaths. See this page Opens in new window. Both these clinics offer specialized dementia care services and provide guidance and support to caregivers.

ARDSI Kozhikode Chapter and Malabar Harmony Home respite care, Kozhikode.

Malabar Harmony Home, Kozhikode, provides full-time respite care; managed by ARDSI National Office.
24 x 7 Care Home.
Malabar Harmony Home address is:
Malabar Harmony Home (ARDSI), P O Marikunnu, Near NGO Quarters, via Ambalaparambu Colony, Kozhikode – 673 012, Kerala. PH: +91 80861 94590.

For ARDSI – Kozhikode Chapter, NGO Road, Paroppadi, Marikunnu P.O.,
Calicut. 673012, Email: sheebaardsi@gmail.com, 9495079408 – Whatsapp number, Mob: 8589842310

ARDSI – Kochi Chapter, Ernakulam district.

ARDSI – Kochi Chapter.
Dr. Mathew Abraham, President, Consultant Neurologist.

The Chapter contact is Chalikkavattom, Vennala P. O. Ernakulam 682028. Mob: 94954.70550 Email: sdrshaji@rediffmail.com.
Memory Clinic The ARDSI Cochin Chapter may also have a memory clinic in association with the Lakeshore hospital; Contact them for details.

Smruthipadham, Full-time dementia care, Edavanakkad, (Ernakulam district).

A full-time Dementia Care Centre is functioning in Edavanakkad, Ernakulam since 20th May, 2015. This is part of Smruthipadham (Kerala State Initiative on Dementia), a public-private joint venture of Govt. of Kerala and the ARDSI National Office (Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India). The center provides 100% free service to poor (below poverty line) senior citizens and persons with Dementia. The centre has a multi-disciplinary team. Social investigation of applicants is done to check eligibility for this centre.

24 x 7 Care Home.
KSID Smruthipadham, Fulltime Dementia Care Centre, Govt. Old age Home and Dementia care center, Illathupady, Edavanakkad, Ernakulam, Kerala 682502. Ph: 0484 250.6990, +91.80861.87725, E-mail: ksidekm@gmail.com, Contact person : Mr. Sinto.

Signature Aged Care, Ernakulam.

Signature Aged Care is a home for the aged & terminally ill. They accept persons who require nursing assistance on a day to day basis, including persons with problems like dementia and stroke. They accept persons for both short-stay and long-term stay. They have physiotherapy, full nursing support and regular doctor visits, palliative care, etc., and provide “no bystander needed” personalize care.
24 x 7 Care Home.
Signature Aged Care, Chalikkavattom, Vennala P.O., Ernakulam – 682028, Kerala. Website: Signature Foundation Opens in new window, Emails: care@signaturefoundation.com, alex@signaturefoundation.com , Phones: +91- 984 749 9099, +91 – 994 749 9099.

Clinic at Bethesda Hospital, Perumbavoo, (Ernakulam district).

Bethesda Mental Health Center: (site here Opens in new window) This psychiatric hospital admits persons with dementia after consultation with Dr. S Shaji. Contact: Bethesda Hospital, Vengola, Perumbavoor, Ernakulam. Dr. S Shaji’s phone: 94954 70550.

Memory Clinic at Lourdes Hospital (with Udbodh and CUSAT) (Ernakulam district).

Lourdes Hospital in collaboration with the Udbodh, a joint venture of Ernakulam district administration and Cochin University of Science and Technology Centre for Neuroscience (CUSAT Opens in new window), launched a memory-cum dementia clinic in September 2020. Contact helpline +91 99467 12125 for details. A Facebook post in Feb 2021 announced that the clinic is held every Saturday – 10Am – 1PM.

Prajna Udbodh/ CUSAT dementia day care and other initiatives, Kochi (Ernakulam district).

In Sep/ Oct 2021, a number of dementia-friendly initiatives were announced in Kochi, and Kochi was declared the first dementia-friendly city in India. Some facilities were also inaugurated and an app “Prajna” was launched. A dementia day centre, UDBODH Dementia Day Care Home is available at P J Antony Ground, Pachalam (Ward 73, Cochin Corporation), Phone +91 99467 12125. A free memory clinic and geriatric counselling is available. There is also a free weekly memory clinic at Ernakulam General Hospital.
See the Facebook page of Udbodh Prajna Opens in new window for some newspaper links, and contact them for updates, latest contact data, and other details.

ARDSI Kottayam chapter, Kottayam District.

ARDSI – Kottayam Chapter.
Grace Hospital, Aymanam P.O., Kottayam, KERALA.
Phone 91 96563 83379, 994 774 8595, E-mail: ardsikottayam@gmail.com, ninankurian@hotmail.co.uk, Facebook here Opens in new window, YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6DvaymvY5Nfr5twVOBJkKw Opens in new window.
Also, ask them about their Malayalam webinars and online support options.

Best Dementia Care Home, Kottayam.

The dementia care experts involved in this residential care include Senju Joseph and Priya Senju, who have prior experience in dementia care homes. The home accepts persons with dementia and provides “no bystander required” care.

Contact Best Dementia Care Home, near Old Boat Jetty, Old Boat Jetty, Puthenangady, Kottayam, Kerala 686001, Email: bestdementiacarehome@gmail.com, Phone +91 88489 50058. The site is at bestdementiacarehome.com Opens in new window and Facebook page is here [newindow].

ARDSI Pathanamthitta Chapter, Pathanamthitta district.

ARDSI – Pathanamthitta Chapter , Kozhencherry Building No.XII/8, Kozhencherry Grama Panchayath Stadium, Kozhencherry P.O. 689641, KERALA. Mob.9387666652, 9387970197, E-Mail : agiththomasjohn@gmail.com

Trivandrum: ARDSI Trivandrum Chapter, Snehasadanam respite care.

ARDSI – Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) Chapter.
and their respite care
24 x 7 Care Home.
Snehasadanam Respite Care, Lions Bhavan, N.H.Bypass Road, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 027,KERALA.
Phone: 9020823223; Email: d.kuttappan@yahoo.in Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ARDSI-Trivandrum-chapter-366704184106642/ Opens in new window.

Trivandrum: Anugraham Neurocare.

Anugraham Neurocare Dementia Care Home. Offers daycare services, short term stay,long term stay and end of life care to persons with dementia. short term rehabilitation and long term care for persons with dementia. The team includes specialists, other health care professionals, social worker, nurses and assistants. Please contact them for project status and details.

24 x 7 Care Home.
Phones: 91-471-255 912, 91-9747 088908, Email: anugrahamneurocare@gmail.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnugrahamDementiaCareHome/.

Additional Listings: Other organizations that may support dementia through memory clinics, day cares, care homes, or other services.

Names obtained from online sources/ newspaper reports, where no further information has been received. Please satisfy yourself about the suitability and reliability before using (names in alphabetic order).
Aster Medcity, Kochi, may have a memory clinic as per this July 2022 announcement Opens in new window. Hospital site here Opens in new window.
Chaitanya Institute for Mental Health, Kochi. This Pune based entity has services in Kerala (see page here Opens in new window) at Kakkanad – 682 030,Cochin, Contact +91-7736900092, Email keralachaitanya@gmail.com. They may be supporting dementia.
Orma Trust (ormadementiacare.com Opens in new window)– Contact them to find out about the status and features of their dementia care home or other services. Address : Orma Educational & Charitable Trust N.15/487, Sreemaya, Thanikkudam, Kurichikkara Post, Thrissur Dist. Kerala, Pin – 680028. Phone +91-94460.80849, 7907 885 149, 471 3500 540, Email: orma.care@gmail.com.

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. Please satisfy yourself about the suitability and reliability while using any such agency for home health helpers (alphabetically arranged list).
CanCare Home Healthcare Services, Kochi, #3549A Near Medical Centre Hospital, Aadapilly Road, Vennala, Cochin, Kerala, 682 028, Phone: Call: 0484-405-5022 Mob: +91 9497 380 999 / 9497 380 888, Email: cancarekochi@gmail.com Web: cancarekochi.com Opens in new window.
Caremark India, Office suite 104, 4th Floor, Crescens Tower, Changampuzha nagar P.O, South Kalamassery, Cochin- 682033. Phone: +91 95398 89989, Email: cochin@caremarkindia.in, Web: caremarkindia.in Opens in new window.
Dr. Rahul’s Elder Care, Chennai based organization that may be offering some home care services in Cochin, Salem – No. 52, 4th Cross,Girinagar ,Kadavanthara ,Cochin 682020, Phone 078711 11247, Email drrahulseldercare@gmail.com, See their site Opens in new window.
Guardian Angel Homecare (P) Ltd. , Offers services under medical, non-medical and therapeutic care, on hourly or live-in basis. 42/2200, Edappally – Tripunithura Road, Vennala P O, Kochi, and 19/2, Pushpagiri Road,
Thiruvalla. Phone: + +91-0484-2845600/ 85890 98181, Email: customercare@gahc.co.in, Web: gahc.co.in Opens in new window.
Red Cross, Kottayam May provide 24-hour attendants for some cities in Kerala. Contact: Indian Red Cross Society, Kottayam District Branch, Red Cross Tower, Nagambadom, Kottayam- 686001, Ph: (+91) 73560 47604, 0481-256 0238, Email: redcrosskottayam@gmail.com, info@redcrosskottayam.org, Facebook page www.facebook.com/IRCSKOTTAYAM/ Opens in new window. Site: www.redcrosskottayam.org Opens 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 Apollo Homecare, Care24, Eldercare, FamPhy, Healthcare atHOME (HCAH), India Home Health Care (IHHC), Lifecircle Senior Care, Mayacare, Nightingales Home Health Care, and Portea. Some offer services in only metros and selected state capitals and nearby areas, but others like Apollo, HCAH, Mayacare and Portea also work in some smaller cities. Please check our multi-city page here: 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.

Palliative Care.

Kerala is very active in palliative care. Some dementia care resources and home health care service providers listed above support palliative care. Also, several hospitals here offer palliative care services as a unit/ in association with dementia organizations. As most palliative care is in the context of cancer and HIV/ AIDS, when getting palliative care, please remain alert that the doctors advising you are familiar with applying palliative care for dementia. You can check out Pain and Palliative Care, Thrissur Opens in new window and district-wise data for palliative care resources in Kerala Opens in new window. Or Pallium India (Trivandrum) Opens in new window and their Kerala directory 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.


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Getting support using online/ all-India resources.

It is now possible to access help through several nationally available helplines; you can see senior citizen support, depression, dementia, and palliative care. 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. See some general suggestions at this link.

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Dementia-related material in various Indian languages (including Malayalam).

See: Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Resources in Malayalam.

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.

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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.

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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.

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