New Delhi, 14th September 2024: In a unique way to help senior citizens exercise and strengthen their cognitive functions, HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka hosted a Senior Spelling Bee Competition today. The event aimed to promote cognitive health and raise awareness about preventive measures for Alzheimer’s disease among senior citizens. Over 100 participants aged 60 and above tested their cognitive abilities and showcased their spelling skills. The competition encouraged seniors to keep their minds active, which can have long-term benefits for brain health.
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Addressing the participants, (Lt Gen) Dr. CS Narayanan, VSM***, Chairman, Manipal Institute of Neurosciences, HCMCT Manipal Hospital Dwarka said, “Alzheimer’s is one of the fastest-growing health issues among seniors, affecting millions globally. India has witnessed an alarming rise in dementia cases, with 7.4% (8.8 million) of individuals aged 60 and above living with dementia. Regular mental activities, like spelling bees, puzzles, and memory games, are powerful tools for maintaining cognitive function and promoting brain health. Such activities stimulate the brain, encouraging those over 60 to keep their minds active, which may help delay the onset of cognitive decline.”
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out of hospital care. With the completion of acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds, and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600.
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Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognised the most respected and patient recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.
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