Announcements

St John’s Geriatric Centre – A Ray of Hope
St John’s Medical College Hospital – Bangalore presents

TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS OF OLDER PERSONS

Supporting Families in Caring for Older Persons

PROGRAM DETAILS

WHY ATTEND THIS TRAINING?

This program is designed to help caregivers build practical skills, confidence, and knowledge required to care for older adults effectively at home and in healthcare settings.

WHO CAN ATTEND?

• Family caregivers
• Informal caregivers
• Anyone caring for an elderly person

SESSION DETAILS

Topics Covered (Online Session):

• Understanding and Supporting patient with dementia
  By Dr Jonita Furtado, Associate Professor, Department of Geriatrics, SJMCH
  Date: April 8th, 2026 (Wednesday)
  Time: 4 – 5 PM
• Mental well-being of Caregivers of Patients with Dementia
  By Dr Shalini Perugu, Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychiatry, SJMCH
  Date: April 20th, 2026 (Monday)
  Time: 3 – 4 PM

Mode: Online via Teams Meeting

Topics Covered (Offline Session):

• Medication Management
  By Dr Maria Varghese, Senior Resident, Dept of Geriatrics, SJMCH

Dates: April 10th and April 24th (Friday)
Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Venue: Training Hall A, SJGC – A Ray of Hope

REGISTRATION DETAILS

• To register for the Online Session: Please refer to the image for the QR Code
• To register for the Offline Session: Please refer to the image for the QR Code