VRIDDHI (2) - ELDERLY DAY PROGRAM
Report on “Vriddhi” 2 Elderly Day Programme at
A. J. Hospital & Research Centre, Mangalore
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The “Vriddhi” 2 Elderly Day Programme held at AJ Hospital & Research Centre on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 10 am in Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, AJHRC
Health Talk by Dr. Naveen Rodrigues, Consultant Palliative Care Physician :
Dr. Naveen Rodrigues, gave a health talk on “Overview and Health problems associated with aging”. He addressed queries raised by the elderly members.
Introduction to “Vayah Vikas” Zoom meeting :
A Zoom Meeting with Vayah Vikas was held, featuring a brief introduction by Mr. Shankar Ranganathan and Mr. Srinivas. The elderly members actively participated by asking questions and raising doubts related to the registration and uses of the Vayah Vikas community during the program.
Talk on Importance of Insurance by Mr. Manojkumar CH, Manager Corporates :
Mr. Manojkumar delivered a talk on the importance of insurance for elders. Queries answered by Hospital Administrator and DMA.
Health Check-ups conducted :
- Health check-ups were conducted for both registered and newly registered elderly members. Doctors, Nutritionist, Dietitians, Clinical Pharmacist, Social Workers and Physiotherapist staff assisted the elderly members in Health Check-up.
- Screening, lab tests and Memory Tests were part of the Health Check-up process.
- Newly registered elderly members were issued with membership card.
- A high tea was served at around 09:15 am onwards.
Entertainment Program :
- Entertainment program hosted by Mrs. Jayalakshmi, MHA Co-ordinator and Mrs. Sowmya, MSW by cheering the crowd.
- Diwali and Navaratri dance performances given by AJIHM Students marked the beginning of the entertainment program. Elderly members joined in for the dance.
- Fun games conducted by Ms. Srimathi and Ms. Sana, AJIHM students for the elderly members and prizes were given to the winners.
- Mr. Murari and Mr. T G Shenoy sang songs, and entire crowd participated in the singing.
Dr. Amitha P. Marla expressed her appreciation for the successful event and thanked everyone for their participation and contributions.
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