ESL Narasimhan urges people to help Dementia patients

Governor ESL Narasimhan on Friday urged voluntary organisations, corporate companies and public to work with dedication and help people suffering from dementia.

Participating in a programme held to mark ‘World Alzheimer’s Day’ on Friday, organised jointly by Telangana chapter of Indian Red Cross Society and Nightingales Trust Dementia Day Care Centre, Narasimhan said serving such persons was a noble cause.

He praised the services provided by the Telangana chapter of Indian Red Cross Society and the Nightingales Medical Trust in this regard. Apart



from voluntary organisations, the corporate sector should also come forward and extend help, he said. The Governor later flagged off a rally ‘Awarathon’ organised to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease.

Papa Rao, Chairman of Telangana chapter of Indian Red Cross Society said together with the support of Nightingales Medical Trust, they were maintaining the Dementia Day Care Centre at Hyderabad. Radha Murthy, Chairman of the Nightingales Medical Trust and representatives of Indian Red Cross Society from districts were present.