Jagriti Dham Held A Lively Panel Discussion on “Ageing India”

It was a bright and sunny day in June. People began to troop into the Calcutta Press Club at 12, Dufferin Road, Kolkata, close to 2pm. The mood was lively, the people erudite, and the topic under discussion was something close to the hearts of all present.

We, Jagriti Dham, an independent and assisted living facility for seniors in Kolkata, held a Panel Discussion on a relevant and trending topic entitled: Ageing India: Exploring the Future of Elderly Population and Gerontology.

People began to take their seats and conversation died down as the Vice President of Marketing of the Infinity Group, Aninda Das, took to the podium to address the gathering…

The Need for Such Healthy Discussions in Society Today

Having a discussion with knowledgeable people can enlighten, engage, and stimulate the mind to come up with new and different ideas to solve societal problems. It’s no different from a brainstorming session and that was our aim. We did not want people to leave without being impacted by the discussion, and we humbly acknowledge that we achieved just that! Several persons came up to us post the discussion and said that they were touched by what they had heard and witnessed.

Introducing the Members of the Panel

We invited several eminent personalities to be a part of this panel discussion. Each member had many insightful comments to make, and views to expound on, which left the audience enlightened.

Dr. Indrani Chakravarty, the founder and director of the Calcutta Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology shared several insights on the subject.

Chitrankana Bandyopadhyay, a consultant clinical psychologist, shared her views and opinions, focussing mainly on the psychological well-being of the elderly.

Apratim Chattopadhyay, Founder, MD and CEO of Support Elders, talked about how we can create a supportive environment for the elders.

Nilanjana Maulik, Secretary General of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, Calcutta Chapter was also there at the event and she shared the problems faced by dementia patients and their caregivers.

These were the eminent panellists who contributed holistically to the discussion and left the audience enriched with their viewpoints.

Each brought a new fresh perspective to the discussion and we were grateful to each one for their valuable presence.

Takeaways from the Panel Discussion

There were several important takeaways from the discussion.

• Attendees learned about the changing social dynamics and demographics and how they will impact seniors.
• They were also made aware of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007.
• Attendees heard various real life examples of problems faced by seniors.

Wrapping Up

We, Jagriti Dham, Kolkata’s leading independent and assisted living facility, are committed to hosting various inspiring and eye-opening events such as this. We are thankful for the impact we have made with this event and are eager to make a deeper impact with many more.