Celebrating Our Journey
In pursuit of the perfect theme for our tenth anniversary, we found ourselves, on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, gifted with a profound insight: “Ninaivo Oru Paravai”– Just like life’s simplest truths, it was there all along, waiting to be seen.
Dr. Sridhar Vaitheswaran , Additional Director & Consultant psychiatrist at the SCARF,Schizophrenia Research Foundation. He has been the visionary head of theDEMCARES project since 2015. Dr. Sridhar’s interests lie in building capacity among health care staff and developing services to improve care of persons with dementia in Chennai.
And here we are to celebrate a remarkable milestone with you: a whole decade dedicated to dementia care!This decade-long journey wasn’t just about time’s passage; it’s a testament to the profound difference we’ve made, driven by love, patience, and unwavering commitment. For us, Dementia care is a mission incredibly close to our hearts.
5:00 PM - Theatre Play
“The Father” by Poochus Productions
7.00 PM - Panel Discussion
With professionals and experts
2:00pm - 9:00 pm
Immersive Room Experience & Stall
"The Father"
To mark this significant milestone, we’re presenting a powerful theatrical experience: Florian Zeller’s acclaimed French play, “The Father.” This compelling performance offers a profound and immersive journey into the lived experience of dementia, seen through the eyes of the protagonist.
Written by Florian Zeller
Featuring: Abinaya. R., Abhijit Senthil, Athithya Jayachandran, Bhavya Balantrapu, Dakshana Rajaram, and T.M. Karthik
Directed by Denver Anthony Nicholas
By Poochus Production
Play Cast
TM Karthik
Bhavya Balantrapu
Athithya Jayachandran
Dakshana Rajaram
Abhijit Senthil
Abinaya R
Denver Anthony Nicolas
Director
"Panel Discussion"
Following the theatrical performance of The Father, a powerful portrayal of the emotional and cognitive journey of a person living with dementia, a special panel discussion will take place. The panel will feature our chief guest, esteemed healthcare professionals, and a caregiver of a person living with dementia. Together, they will reflect on the themes of the play, share insights from lived and clinical experiences, and discuss the importance of empathy and support in dementia care.
Limited seats available • Free registration
Note:
- Entry is Free & Open to All – However, registration is mandatory and limited due to seating capacity.
- In case of inability to attend after registering, kindly inform us at least 2 days in advance to accommodate others.
- Seating will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis by the organizers.
- Attendees are requested to be seated at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the play.
- Once the play begins, entry to the auditorium will be closed to avoid disruption.
- If you require special assistance (e.g., wheelchair access), please mention it clearly in the registration form.
Event Activities
Ambiguous Stalls
Services & Support Station
Care Beyond Cure
The Awareness Arcade
Science Spotlight
Pause & Peace Corner
Beyond Forgetting
Photo Voices
Joy Junction
INTO THEIR SHOES - A Step into Dementia
An Immersive experience room, designed to help caregivers, professionals, students, and the community develop greater empathy, understanding, and respect.
Step Into Their World
Free Registration
For Stalls & Immersive Room Experience
Celebrate a Decade of Care with Compassion
This 10th anniversary, let your generosity bring peace, dignity, and healing to our elders
Custom Donation Amount
How can you help?
Minimum donation: ₹1,000 — and there’s no upper limit to kindness
₹1,000
Adult diapers / Basic lab test / 1 physiotherapy session
₹10,000
Foldable wheelchair / 1 month of medications
₹2,500
1 week’s psychiatric medication / Laboratory investigations
₹25,000
Full care for 1 patient for a month
₹5,000
MRI/CT scan / Walker / 10 days of medicines & diapers
₹50,000+
Long-term care for multiple patients