Ahead of DemCon 2026's main programme, join hands-on, practitioner-led workshops
covering important topics in dementia care
10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Learn to plan and run CST groups — the evidence-based, low-cost group therapy shown to improve cognition and quality of life for people with mild-to-moderate dementia. Leave with a ready-to-use session structure.
10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Move beyond crisis response to comfort-first care. This module covers symptom management, difficult conversations with families, and building a care plan that honours dignity through the advanced stages of dementia.
02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
Get hands-on with validated screening tools for early detection, and the latest evidence on modifiable risk factors. Designed for teams running community or clinic-based screening camps.
02:00 pm to 03:30 pm
Build practical skills for responding to agitation, aggression, wandering, and other behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia — with a focus on non-pharmacological, person-centered de-escalation.
• Geriatricians, neurologists & psychiatrists
• Nurses and allied health professionals
• Dementia care home & day-care staff
• Mental health professionals & counsellors
• NGO and community health programme leads
• All four hands-on modules
• Workshop resource kit & certificate
• Training will be in English
• Registration closes on 31st August 2026
• Seats are limited to 50 participants per session
• Registration Fees: Rs 500 per session