Our Cognitive Wellness Programme (CWP) for people with early dementia or other mild cognitive impairments, in Sector 57 Gurgaon, combines a wide range of activities that are known to provide mental and physical stimulation, which is known to slow down the progression of dementia. Call to know more 9818421446, 0124-4229659

1. 100 Days of
Cognitive Wellness Programme
(CWP) by Samvedna Senior Care
- A group based intervention for people with
Dementia

2. Program Highlights
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• Group Therapy for
Dementia patients
• Started in July’2018
• Group Size is 4-6 people
• Based on Cognitive
• Stimulation Therapy*
adapted for the Indian context
* A evidence based program designed by Dr. Martin Orrell and team at UCL, UK

3. Programme Highlights
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• Activities include mind
stimulation worksheets,
discussions and conversation
• Art and craft, music and videos
are used for multi-sensory
stimulation
• Light Yoga is conducted for the
participants as a physical and
social activity, in a larger group

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Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
• Internationally recognized
and evidence based
• Suitable for mild to
moderate stage dementia
• The facilitators create an
environment that is
optimal for learning
• Involves active
engagement and
stimulation of
participants
• Encourages socialization

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A Typical Session
• Duration 45 – 60 minutes
• Introduction, soft-toy game,
orientation
• Group Theme Song
• Current affairs
• Main theme based activity
• Conclusion & Closure

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Principles of Cognitive Stimulation
• Talk about things from the past
which are in the Long Term
Memory
• While the discussions are in their
Working Memory, an association
can be made with more current
events or things from the present
• Make aware about current
happenings

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Principles of Cognitive Stimulation
• A low stress environment helps
the patient:
• Enjoy the experience and
continue to participate
• Avoid discomfort -> better
memory recall & learning
• Sense of belonging, sense of
achievement
• Improves self esteem

8. Socialization activities
• Celebrate everyone’s
birthdays with cakes and
flowers
• Participated in various
festivals- Diwali, Republic
Day, Holi, Christmas
• Members performed a
group song for Republic
Day
• Art & Craft activity include
making Valentine’s day
cards and messages for
families
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9. Benefits of Group Activity
• Many friendships
developed with bonds
between the members
• The group members
cheered for each other
by encouraging the other
person
• Some have become close
friends and they often
explore around together
• Connecting similar
culture people got them
talking in their native
language
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10. Accomplishments
• Members enjoy and look
forward to the visits to the
program
• Reduced restlessness during
session
• Many members have started
to remember the names of
facilitator and the
organization
• The quieter members have
started to open up and be
more social
• Often, they are able to
surprise with a marvelous
thought or performance
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11. Our Learnings
• Settling In: Members take time
to settle in when they join the
group
• Patience: You need to be
patient as they take time to
respond
• Redirection: Diverting their
attention when they are
agitated, upset or repetitive
• Improvise: Adapt to changes
depending on the moods of the
group
• Crisis Management: Stay ready
for unexpected events which
may require urgent attention
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12. Challenges
Absenteeism and Discontinuation of
sessions
• It often throws the group off
balance, temporarily
• Members get disheartened
Forming a cohesive group
• Difficult to accommodate some
people because of their behavior or
agitation
• Able to admit people with mild to
moderate stage of dementia
• Individuals who can sit for an hour,
take part in activities, and hold
conversations with each other
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