ELDERCARE

Established in 1998

Nigh ngales Medical Trust

A not-for-profit organiza on working for the well-being
of the elderly and persons with Demen a
Dementia Care | Active Ageing | Helping Elders in Distress | Caring for Marginalized and Destitute
Mitigating Loneliness | Second Careers | Capacity Building | Awareness & Advocacy
 Plight of the Elderly

Over 13.8 crore elders in 6 million elders with Over 8,000 Homeless
India, growing at 3% annually Demen a in India and elders in Bangalore
50,000 in Bangalore

65% 25%
of the elderly in of elders
India depend on others suffer from
for their financial Depression
requirements

30% 66%
tes fy to
of elders
some form
live alone
of abuse

52%
elders live
89%
elders do not
below the
receive pension
poverty line
from government
Since 1947, the elderly popula on in India has risen from 19 million to 138 million
in 2020. This figure is expected to reach 340 million by 2050.
WHO WE ARE
Nigh ngales Medical Trust is a professionally managed not-for-profit organiza on
based in Bengaluru working for the well-being of the elderly since 1998. The Trust
strives to strengthen family bonds and promote community-based support systems,
and provides a system of affordable and accessible services, focusing on Demen a
Care, Ac ve Ageing, helping elders in distress, mi ga ng loneliness, second careers,
care for marginalized and des tute elderly and awareness and advocacy programs.
Vision: A society where elders are healthy, happy, empowered and socially
integrated.
OUR TEAM
Nigh ngales Medical Trust (NMT), as it
is known today, began its humble
journey from a garage in Bangalore. It
was the brain child of two people who
were dedicated to help Senior Ci zens
and yearned to make a difference in the
field of eldercare.
A dedicated team of over 250 staff are
making their mark in the field of age
care at Nigh ngales Medical Trust.
Board of Trustees
Ÿ Dr Radha S Murthy
- Co-founder & Managing Trustee
Ÿ Mr S Premkumar Raja
- Co-founder & Secretary
Ÿ Mr Amarnath Kamath
Ÿ Mr Sudhakar Rao
Ÿ Mr Manoj Shah
Ÿ Ms Indira P Menon
Ÿ Mr Pankaj Lakhani
Ÿ Mr Basant Poddar
 WHAT WE DO

Nigh ngales Centre for Ageing ETCM - Nigh ngales Trust Tanya Mathias - Nigh ngales Trust Elder
& Alzheimer’s, Kasturinagar, Bangalore Demen a Care Centre, Kolar Care Centre for Women, Kothanur, B’lore

Three Residen al Demen a Care Facili es:

Ÿ India’s largest Residen al care centre with 100 beds in Kasturinagar, Bangalore
Ÿ 74 bedded telemedicine-enabled residen al demen a care centre in Kolar
Ÿ 24 bedded exclusive residen al care facility for elderly women in Kothanur, B’lore
Ÿ Our approach on non-pharmacological interven ons has been recognized globally
Ÿ Mul -speciality team of Doctors, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses & Carers
Ÿ 639 admissions so far at our various centres
Red-Cross - Nigh ngales Trust Nigh ngales Trust Demen a Nigh ngales Trust Demen a
Demen a Day Care Centre, Hyderabad Day Care Centre, Jayanagar, Bangalore Day Care Centre, RT Nagar, Bangalore

Three Demen a Day Care Centres:

Ÿ Capacity to manage over 70 persons with Demen a daily in a safe and secure
environment
Ÿ Provides respite for carers and delays ins tu onaliza on
Ÿ Planned physical and cogni ve sessions conducted by trained professionals
Ÿ Memory clinics at all centres have screened over 3000 persons for Demen a
Ac ve Ageing Centres at Malleshwaram, Mobile Ac ve Ageing Online Ac ve Ageing
Jayanagar, RT Nagar, B’lore & Hyderabad Programme Programme

Ac ve Ageing & Social Integra on Programmes:

Ÿ Based on scien fic research-based program conducted in the UK - ThinkingFit
Ÿ Structured physical cogni ve and social ac vi es to promote lifestyle changes and
reduce the risk of diseases like Demen a
Ÿ Mul ple loca ons in Bangalore and Hyderabad catering to over 1000 elderly
Ÿ Conducted free of cost at Old Age Homes through Mobile Ac ve Ageing programs
Ÿ Online program allows members to enjoy the benefits of the program from home
 Sandhya Suraksha - Home for SK Home - Residen al Care
Des tute Elderly Women for Homeless Elderly Men

Two Residen al Care Centres for Des tute Elderly:

Ÿ Sandhya Suraksha is a 84-bedded home providing safe shelter for Homeless Elderly
Women at a premises provided by the Methodist Church at Anepalya, Bangalore
Ÿ SK Home for 25 homeless elderly men at a premises provided by BBMP
Ÿ Both homes provide comfortable residen al and pallia ve care along with nutri ous
food, basic healthcare, fitness and recrea on
Ÿ 35 homeless elders rescued from the street and rehabilitated at our Centres during
the pandemic
 Sandhya Kirana - Day Care
Free Geriatric Clinic Outreach Programme
Centre for Marginalized Elderly

Community-based Programs for Marginalized Elderly:

Ÿ Day care centre for marginalized elderly at Shanthinagar, Bangalore, engages them
in income genera on ac vi es and provides nutri ous meals and basic healthcare
Ÿ Free Geriatric Clinic to screen and address any medical condi ons. Medicines and
other interven ons are provided free of cost.
Ÿ Outreach Program distributes ra ons, nutri onal supplements and medicines
Ÿ Over 450 elders being benefi ed through these programs
 Elders Helpline 1090 Elderline 14567

Helplines to Help Elders in Distress:

Ÿ The Elders Helpline 1090, in associa on with the Bengaluru City Police and
supported by the Government of Karnataka, has assisted over 1.98 lakh persons in
distress since 2002
Ÿ The Government of India selected Nigh ngales Medical Trust to run the Karnataka
wing of Elderline 14567 - a na onal level Helpline exclusively for Senior Ci zens and
assists over 2000 persons every month
Ÿ The services of the Helplines include helping elders who are ill-treated, abused,
exploited and in distress through counselling, legal advice, guidance and support.
CPR Training using Mannequins Demen a Care Training Hands-on Geriatric Care Skills Training

Training & Capacity Building:

Ÿ First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscita on (CPR) and AED training using life-size
mannequins provided to over 70,000 persons
Ÿ Cer fied courses in Geriatric Care, Bed-side Assistance and Demen a Care
Ÿ Recognized by the Government of India as the Regional Resource and Training Centre
(RRTC) to build capacity of NGOs engaged in age care in three southern states
Basic Computer Training Training in use of Smartphones Elders at a Job Fair

Empowerment Programs:
Ÿ Training in basic computers, Tally, so -skills, digital payments and use of smartphones
Ÿ 102 training programs organised in basic computers
Ÿ Free employment bureau with online portal which connects elderly job seekers with
database of poten al employers has helped 2703 seniors get suitable jobs
Ÿ 7 Job Fairs for seniors organized
Ÿ Free informa ve portal on age care schemes & services - www.indiaelderconnect.com
Observa on of World Alzheimer’s Day Demen a Friends Programme World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Awareness and Advocacy Efforts:

Ÿ Sensi ze community about age-care and demen a issues through meaningful
programs
Ÿ Observa on of special days and events relevant to the cause of the elderly
Ÿ Advoca ng for elders’ rights and privileges through lobbying with governmental
agencies and law-makers
Ÿ Closely associated with Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Vayoshreshta Samman (Na onal Award) for Ins tu onal Service conferred by
Ministry of Social Jus ce and Empowerment
Interna onal Research Award for the most promising interven on for people
with demen a and their carers from Alzheimer’s Disease Interna onal and
Founda on Mederic Alzheimer
Excellence in Ageing Services Award by Interna onal Associa on of Homes &
Services for the Ageing
Rajyostava Prashas – The second highest civilian honour of Karnataka State
Namma Bengaluru Award for outstanding contribu on to Bangalore
Rotary Service Award for excellence among voluntary organiza ons
Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary Founda on
Our Journey 2003
so far... Karnataka Rajyotsava Award 2006
for outstanding social services Mobile Medicare 2003
for rural elderly Nigh ngales
2002 Demen a Day Care
Award: Excellence
Elders Helpline in in Ageing Services
associa on with presented by the
Bangalore City Police Interna onal Assn
of Homes & Services
1998
for the Ageing
Nigh ngales (IASHA)
Medical Trust
2004
Sandhya Kirana
2005
A dra bill on Elders Protec on of
Rights & Redressal of Grievances Act
1999 2000 submi ed to the Govt of Karnataka
Elders Enrichment Nigh ngales Paul Harris Fellowship
Centre, Malleshwaram Lifesaving Services from Rotary Founda on

WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED...

Successfully set up model residen al
and day care facili es for persons with
demen a and des tute elders
Over 1000 elders belonging to all
socio-economic groups benefit through
our services, every day
60% of our services are en rely free
All our services are innova ve and first of
its kind. Some of our projects have
emerged as models and are being
replicated by other organiza ons
Leveraging technology and modifica ons
in the environment has reduced cost of
residen al demen a care by 45%
 2011 i 2014
Interna onal Research Award Nigh ngales Trust - Bagchi Centre
for Most Promising for Ac ve Ageing
interven on for people ETCM - Nigh ngales 2021
with demen a & carers Demen a Care Centre Recognized by
by Founda on Mederic & Govt of India to run the
Alz Disease Interna onal Na onal Helpline for Senior
2016 Ci zens in Karnataka
Nigh ngales
India Elder Connect DemClinic
Jobs 60+
2008 I
Vayoshreshtha Samman 2020
2017 Expansion of
for Ins tu onal Service
Red Cross - Nigh ngales
conferred by Ministry of ETCM - Nigh ngales Trust
Demen a Day Care
Social Jus ce & Centre Demen a Care Centre
Empowerment, Mobile Ac ve Ageing
Govt. of India 2019
2010 DemReCon - Demen a
Tie-up with Alzheimer’s Nigh ngales Research Symposium
Australia WA for Centre for 2018
Demen a Day Care Centres Rotary Pioneer Award
technical support Ageing and at KR Market & RT Nagar
Alzheimer’s
Sandhya Suraksha - Home for Homeless Elderly Women
Tanya Mathias - Nigh ngales Trust Elder Care Centre for Women

WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES FEEL...

My mother is a resident of ETCM - Nigh ngles
Demen a Care Centre at Kolar for the last 3 years. I
am very happy with the level and quality of care
that is provided to my mother. The carers are well-
trained and are caring and diligent.
- Ms Ruma Ray - Daughter of one of our residents.
Even at 83, I am ac vely involved in the ac vi es
of the Centre including Yoga. I feel a sense of
belonging here. I wish there were more such
centres around the city. - Mrs Shalini Bhogle -
Member at NMT’s Elders Enrichment Centre.
We approached the Elders Helpline for help. My
dad's property in Indiranagar was rented out to a
doctor. However, this doctor did not pay the rent for
the premises. The helpline staff intervened, and
within a week our property was handed over to us
with all dues paid. - Mr Ramakrishna
Being a heart pa ent, I was completely dependent
on others. A er coming to Sandhya Kirana eight
years ago, I am feeling be er. Now, I am ac ve with
income- genera ng ac vi es. I am happy here.
Mr Anant Murthy – Member at Sandhya Kirana
 WHAT WE WISH TO DO...
Nigh ngales Medical Trust has successfully established a pilot project in
01| Kolar, where the use of simple technologies and modifica ons to the
environment have helped reduce the cost of care by 45%. We would like to
establish more such centres in different parts of the country in
collabora on with like-minded organisa ons to make quality demen a
care affordable and accessible.

There are over 150 Old Age Homes in Bangalore. Elders living in such
02| homes are usually restricted to their rooms and have minimum exposure
to physical, social and cogni ve ac vi es. Therefore, we would like to
expand our Mobile Ac ve Ageing program to cover more Old Age Homes.

NMT is planning to establish an unique and ambi ous project - Demen a

03| Village near Bangalore. The architectural design of the proposed village
would be created in such a way that the residents can lead normal and
independent lives to the maximum possible without compromising on
their safety. The cost of care at the Village would be 50% lesser compared
to residen al care facili es in Bangalore.

In a City like Bangalore, elders belonging to lower socio economic group

04| face several challenges such as mul ple health problems, loneliness,
financial insecurity etc. When their children are not able to support them,
they are forced to work despite various physical disabili es. We plan to
expand our community-based programs to reach out to more elders
through establishing more day care centres and outreach programs.
 JOIN HANDS WITH US...
Volunteering
Volunteering for the cause
of elderly can be a very
sa sfying experience. We
encourage individuals to
come forward to volunteer
at all our projects for
elders & persons with
Demen a.
Internships
Intern at NMT to work at
our different projects or at
our Head Office based on
your interest and
suitability.
Dona ons Corporate Partnerships
We accept dona ons in The Trust is covered under
cash and kind. Dona ons the ammendments made
to NMT are exempt under to the Companies Act 2013
sec on 80G of Income Tax and is eligible for CSR
Act. NMT is also approved funding. Corporates can
to receive dona ons from adopt a project or support
abroad under FCRA. through employee
emgagement programs.
Partnerships Research Collabora ons
We welcome like-minded Work with us to develop
organisa ons to partner innova ve research,
with us to make a larger helping us address the
societal impact. challenges in demen a
and age care.
 Nigh ngales Medical Trust
Setting Trends in Age Care

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September 2021