Competition open from 1 September to 5 November 2009, India
Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India, the national organization dedicated for the care of people with dementia and their carers, announce National Photographic award on Dementia – 2009 on the eve of National Dementia Awareness programme, in association with Alzheimer’s Disease International. The theme of the competition is “Active Life with Dementia”. We heartily welcome everyone to participate in this National competition meant for the promotion of Dementia Care in India.
About Dementia:
Dementia is a term used to describe different brain disorders that affect memory, thinking, behavour and emotion. The disease knows no social, economic, or ethnic boundaries. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common cause of dementia. Other causes include vascular disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and fronto-temporal dementia.
More than 3 million people in India are estimated to have dementia. The Number of people affected is set to rise to over 6 million by 2050. Dementia is surrounded by myth and stigma and in many parts of the country. It is thought to be a normal part of aging. Many people believe that if your have dementia, nothing can be done about it. While there is no cure for most causes of dementia at present, there is great deal of advice, support and information available from Alzheimer’s associations like Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India.
This competition is an opportunity for you all to show your concern for those who are suffering from this mind crippling illness and an opportunity to be part of a global dementia movement to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families. The focus of the competition is highlighting the ability of people with dementia to continue to live a physically and/ or mentally active life after diagnosis. The winners of the competition shall be awarded the National Photographic Award on Dementia 2009 in the presence of Many National and International luminaries at the inaugural session of the 15th Annual National Conference of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India in Hyatt Regency Kolkata on 4th December 2009.
The Monetary Prize Awards for the National Photography competition is as follows:
Amature
First place Receive Rs. 10000/-
Second Place receive Rs. 5000/-
Third place receive Rs. 3000/-
Professional
First place Receive Rs. 15000/-
Second Place receives Rs. 8000/-
Third place receives Rs. 5000/-
All These selected entries will be recommended and forwarded to Alzheimer’s Disease International Silver Jubilee Photography competition 2009.
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