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- Videos in Punjabi (YouTube).
- From other Alzheimer’s Associations worldwide: short introductions for dementia/ Alzheimer’s Disease.
- WHO’s iSupport material in Punjabi for dementia caregivers.
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 Punjabi (YouTube)
Some dementia organizations in the UK have created videos dubbed in various Indian languages to help their South Asian resident understand dementia and its symptoms. These are basic, useful videos. However, the services and support they mention refer to the UK. For India, you will need to locate suitable resources here.
- (From Alzheimer’s Society, UK): A small 3.5 minute introduction on dementia and its symptoms: Punjabi – Introduction to dementia from Atiq Hassan, Dementia Adviser. View it here Opens in new window.
- (From Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust , UK) “Living Well with Dementia – Punjabi version” is a longer video of 33:05 minutes with the voices dubbed in Punjabi (subtitles are English). It describes dementia and its symptoms and its impact on families and how to cope. Includes personal stories. View: Living Well with Dementia – Punjabi version Opens in new window.
- (From Alzheimer’s Society, UK): “A Dementia Guide” is a dubbed and subtitled long video intended for persons recently diagnosed with dementia and in relatively early stages of dementia. It helps them understand the diagnosis and plan for their future. It includes information on support, resources and services available in the UK. Has several personal stories. Some information may be useful for family caregivers living in India. View: Punjabi version of A Dementia Guide Opens in new window.
- (From Alzheimer’s Society, UK): Two personal story videos, dubbed in Punjabi, each around 3.5 to 4 minutes long: Punjabi- Prabhakant and Kanta Patel – dementia Opens in new window and Punjabi- Stan and Denise Lintern – dementia Opens in new window.
Or view them as a playlist below.
From other Alzheimer’s Associations worldwide: short introductions for dementia/ Alzheimer’s Disease
Some other countries that have Punjabi-speaking residents have also published dementia/ Alzheimer’s and care information in Punjabi to help the residents understand about dementia and care, so that these residents know about the resources/ services these countries have to help families coping with dementia. (Note that the resource information in these booklets is specific to the country that published the booklet).
- Booklet on dementia from Alzheimer’s Society (UK) (PDF file) Opens in new window.
- Dementia Guide (Punjabi) from Alzheimer’s Society (UK) (PDF file) Opens in new window.
- Punjabi information booklet from Scotland: Dementia booklet in Punjabi (PDF file) (archive version)Opens in new window.
- A set of Punjabi booklets is available from Dementia Australia: See this page Opens in new window. Topics include information about dementia, changed behaviors, communication, taking a break, and tips if worried about memory.
WHO’s iSupport material in Punjabi for dementia caregivers.
The World Health Organization created iSupport, an online, self-directed, educational programme for people looking after someone with dementia. The adaptation for use by South Asian carers is available in some Indian languages, including Punjabi. The page is available here: ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਵਾਲੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਿਆਂ ਲਈ ਸਿਖਲਾਈ ਅਤੇ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਕਿਤਾਬਚਾOpens in new window. Sections on this page include: ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਨਾਲ ਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ, ਇੱਕ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲਾ ਬਣਨਾ, ਆਪਣੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਨੀ, ਰੋਜ਼ਾਨਾ ਦੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਰਨੀ, ਡਿਮੈਂਸ਼ੀਆ ਵਾਲੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਤਬਦੀਲੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਨਜਿੱਠਣਾ, and ਸਿੱਟਾ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਧੂ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਧੂ ਸਰੋਤ with conclusions and additional resources.
There is also a set of infographics called iSupport Lite that can be viewed hereOpens in new window or downloaded hereOpens in new window.
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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