Dementia/ Alzheimer’s Resources in Marathi

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Additionally, there are two national dementia helplines: Tele-MANAS (14416 or 1-800-91-4416, toll-free, 24/7, multiple languages) and the National Dementia Support Line from Dementia India Alliance (8585 990 990, Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm). They may be able to support you in your language; please check.

Videos in Marathi (YouTube).

A discussion on dementia and care in Marathi, Smrutibramsha Ek Samsya Va Upay – स्मृतीभ्रंष एक समस्या आणि उपाय can be viewed using the player below: . You can also view this Marathi presentation on YouTube Opens in new window.

A short video, which has some slides on dementia in English and Marathi, can be viewed using the player below. You can also view the English/ Marathi presentation directly on YouTube Opens in new window.

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Marathi books on dementia and geriatric care.

Some Marathi books are available on dementia, dementia care and geriatric care.

  • Remember Me – You, Me and Dementia (रिमेंबर मी : यू, मी ॲड डिमेन्शिया, Marathi)(Ed: Sailesh Mishra, translator Prashant Talanikar)
  • Dementia डिमेन्शिया: डिमेन्शिया रुग्णनांच्या कुटुंबियांसाठी माहिती पुस्तिका (Dr. Dhananjay Chavan):
  • Jyesthanchi Kalji ani Sewa ज्येष्ठांची काळजी आणि सेवा (Ed. Dr. Nigavekar, Dr. Kadam, Dr. Gokhale)
  • Kaaḷjivaahaka mhaṇoona ghaḍataannaa, काळजीवाहक म्हणून घडतांना (Mangala Joglekar)

See our books page for the details.

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From various dementia organizations in Maharashtra: Online content in Marathi. Helplines and in-person support in Marathi.

There are several organizations working in the dementia domain in Maharashtra, including specialist departments in reputed hospitals and services and support groups.

Online Marathi content can be seen on the site of the Alzheimer Support Group, Pune. This includes articles by caregivers Opens in new window and articles by social worker, Mangala Joglekar Opens in new window(डिमेंशिया विषयी थोडेसे, डिमेंशिया आणि रुग्णाची काळजी घेण्याचे तंत्र, डिमेंशिया रुग्णाची काळजी घेणे – एक सतीचे वाण). The Facebook page of Alzheimer Support Group, Pune also has Marathi articles on dementia.

Helplines and in-person support in Marathi can be obtained from entities working in Maharashtra. Some may even have printed booklets. See our page here for contact information, addresses, and other details for such organizations and helplines: Resources for dementia care: Mumbai and Resources for dementia care: Pune.

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Others.

There are some critically-acclaimed Marathi movies that depicted dementia. These are:अस्तु! (Astu – So Be It), धूसर (Dhoosar) and Smile Please. Some information on these can be seen at: Indian movies depicting dementia.

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Note: Resources above are based on what is available from reputed national/ local dementia organizations or suggested to us by trusted experts, but readers must check whether these are suitable for their need; the listing is included for convenience and not as a recommendation. These resources are a curation of what is known to us, and not an exhaustive compilation of what may be available in this language. Also, note that any published material is at best a snapshot on facts when published, and not updated whenever new medical information becomes available.

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