Events
17th December 2019 - Varishta visited Shama College of Nursing, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. An awareness session for the nursing students was conducted by Daksha Bhat. The invaluable assistance of Shital Khetani and Meena Patel made it possible to arrange this successful event. It is important for nurses to develop an early understanding in the difference that dementia brings to caregiving. Ahmedabad needs more nurses who understand Dementia, and we hope we have contributed to making that happen.
We are thankful to Mrs. Suman Patel, the principal of Shama Nursing College for her help, and the nursing students for their interest in the subject.
We are thankful to Mrs. Suman Patel, the principal of Shama Nursing College for her help, and the nursing students for their interest in the subject.

25th September 2019 - Varishta visited Victoria Jubilee Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Daksha Bhat conducted a dementia awareness and sensitisation session for the nursing students. Topics ranging from recognising and understanding Dementia, person centered care of people with dementia and opportunities in geriatric nursing were covered.
We are thankful to Shri Prashant Udyan Chinubhai, and the principal of the nursing college for their encouragement and assistance in arranging this event.
We are thankful to Shri Prashant Udyan Chinubhai, and the principal of the nursing college for their encouragement and assistance in arranging this event.
8th September 2019 - Varishta conducted a Dementia Awareness program at Satyameva Jayate International School, Bopal, Ahmedabad.The young audience was very aware and contributed with the result of an interesting interactive session.
We are grateful to Dr. Hina Shah, Founder and Director of the school for the opportunity to speak to the students and staff. Thanks to Meena Patel for organising the event and providing invaluable support.
We are grateful to Dr. Hina Shah, Founder and Director of the school for the opportunity to speak to the students and staff. Thanks to Meena Patel for organising the event and providing invaluable support.

22nd February 2019 - Varishta organised an open and free caregiver's session, "Support for Dementia in Ahmedabad" to provide information and counseling at Sadvichar Parivaar, Ahmedabad.
We are thankful to Sadvichar Parivaar for granting the use of their premises.
We are thankful to Sadvichar Parivaar for granting the use of their premises.
12-13th May 2018 - Varishta participated in the Rotary District 3054 Assembly in Ahmedabad, with a stall.
18-21 September 2017 - Attended the Global Ageing Network CURAVIVA Global Ageing Conference 2017, Montreux, Switzerland, as a delegate from India and CommonAge Scholarship Recipient. Thank you Commonwealth Association For the Ageing.
6th July 2015 - 4:00 pm. Talk on Dementia by Daksha Bhat organised by Dignity Ahmedabad at Sadvichar Parivar, Samarpan Vidyapith, Satellite Road, Police Station,, Ramdevnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015
29th June 2015 - Varishta participated as one of the incubatees at the inauguration of Aashray, the techno social business incubator at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India. Blessed to have a brief encounter conversation with former president APJ Kalam. Daksha Bhat explained the vision of Varishta, Dr. Kalam's insightful question was, "Do you have counseling?" Read his speech at the inauguration function here.
20th September 2014 Talk on "Dementia & Us" by Daksha Bhat at Blind People's Association, Ahmedabad, Gujarat