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The Center for Active Aging
Scarf Hospital - Third Floor
The Centre for Active Aging located at the third floor has been specifically designed to be dementia-friendly. This aims to provide various non-pharmacological support to older adults with various mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, psychosis and other related conditions.
Services for Persons with Dementia
1. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
This is a structured 14 session long intervention, that is conducted twice a week for persons with dementia in their mild to moderate stages.
2. Cognitive Engagement / Day Care Support
Day care and other cognitive activities such as drawing, painting, craft or music are provided to help with engaging persons with dementia during the daytime.
3. BPSD Management
(Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia) - One on One sessions with the person with dementia as well as their caregivers to help manage various behavioural and psychological problems that occur in dementia such as wandering, aggression and so on.
4. Person-Centered ADL Training
Person-Centered training for Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, cooking, shopping, or dressing are provided.
Services for Caregivers
1. Counseling and Support
Counseling and support to the family members of persons with dementia that helps with their own well-being and in turn aid in taking care of their relatives are provided.
2. Dementia Awareness Course (DAC)
This is a detailed module that explains about dementia and all the associated challenges, and ways to manage them. It is usually provided for caregivers as a group, whose family members are recently diagnosed with dementia.
3. Strategies for Relatives (START)
START is an eight session long, individualised program designed for caregivers and facilitated by a mental health professional. It includes various aspects such as psychoeducation, managing behaviour problems and ways to manage one's own self care needs.
Other Mental Health Conditions
Counseling and Psychotherapy for various conditions in older adults such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, grief and other adjustment issues are also provided.
At the Centre, various assessments are also conducted for older adults that help develop individualized care plans with multi-professional inputs in collaboration with the caregivers for holistic and efficient care.
Sri T S Santhanam Centre For Elder Care
Our Inpatient Facility
Sri T S Santhanam Centre for Elderly Care is a unit of Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) India specifically designed for persons with dementia. SCARF is a non-governmental, not for profit organization based in Chennai.
SCARF expanded its programming to address the community's needs by establishing a residential center for individuals with Dementia.
🏗️ Facility Design & Features
- Capacity: 20 beds within a thoughtfully designed building
- Design: Dementia-friendly principles in collaboration with Stirling University, UK
- Layout: Dedicated wards for specialized care
- Activity Areas: Spacious activity room for therapeutic programs
- Clinical Spaces: Consultation and therapy rooms
- Fitness: Fully equipped gymnasium
- Outdoor Space: Serene garden on the terrace
🏢 Modern Amenities
- Solar panels for sustainable energy
- CCTV cameras for security and monitoring
- Well-equipped kitchen for nutritious meals
- Elevators for accessibility
- Climate-controlled environment
👥 Multidisciplinary Team
A comprehensive team of healthcare professionals available:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Physicians
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Physiotherapist
- Nutritionist
- Pharmacist
Services Provided at the Inpatient Facility
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
Structured 14 session intervention, conducted twice a week for persons with dementia in mild to moderate stages.
Cognitive Engagement / Day Care
Day care and cognitive activities such as drawing, painting, craft or music to engage persons with dementia during daytime.
BPSD Management
One-on-one sessions with persons with dementia and caregivers to manage behavioral and psychological symptoms like wandering and aggression.
ADL Training
Person-centered training for Activities of Daily Living including bathing, cooking, shopping, and dressing.
Comprehensive Care Approach
This facility aims to provide various non-pharmacological support to older adults with various mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety, psychosis and other related conditions.
Various assessments are conducted for older adults that help develop individualized care plans with multi-professional inputs in collaboration with the caregivers for holistic and efficient care.