Mrs. Meera Pattabiraman
President EmeritusVice Chair of ADI
Former Caregiver
Associated with ARDSI for over 25 years
Credited with Kerala State Initiative on Dementia (KSID)
One of the authors of Dementia India Report
Spearheaded the Dementia India Strategy Report and handed it over to Former Health Ministers
Sri.J.P.Nadda and Sri Harsh Vardhan
Instrumental in getting the STRiDE Research Project for India
Chair of ADI's Asia Pacific Regional office
Contact No +91 97909 31470
Email id :anrala@gmail.com
Mrs. Renu Vohra
ChairpersonMrs. Renu Vohra, a dedicated leader, currently serves as the Chairperson of Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India - National Office. Her extensive commitment to the cause spans over two decades.
As the Secretary General of the ARDSI New Delhi Chapter, Mrs. Vohra brings a wealth of experience to the organization. Her invaluable insights, derived from her role as a former caregiver, are instrumental in addressing Helpline calls, contributing to Day Care Operations, conducting Home Visits for Counseling, and actively participating in training sessions where she delivers lectures.
Mrs. Vohra is also a driving force behind the organization of World Alzheimer's Day events hosted by the Delhi Chapter. Moreover, she played a pivotal role in assisting the National Office in anchoring and hosting the Asia Pacific Conference of ADI by coordinating on-ground arrangements.
Dr K Selvaraj
Vice Chairman Vice Chairman, ARDSI
Contact No :-+91 98422 59062
Email id : jeevaselva@yahoo.co.in
Dr Hanumanthachar Joshi K
Secretary General Contact No :+91 96633 73701
Email id :amanjoshi17@yahoo.com
Dr Reji Paul
National Treasurer Contact No : +91 98950 9638
Email id :reji.paul@gmail.com
Dr Sheeba Ninan
Joint Secretary GeneralConsultant Geriatric Psychiatrist
MBBS, CCT (Old Age Psychiatry), Frcpsych
Asst.Prof Imhans , Kozhikode , Kerala
Dr Ninan is very passionate about the well being of older adults.
With her training in psychiatry and specialization in Old Age Psychiatry she hopes to support the wellbeing of older adults in all aspects.
She is the current president of ARDSI Kozhikode chapter.
In addition she is also a member of various organizations working with older adults.Dr Ninan is actively involved in psychoeducation and awareness classes.
Contact No : +91 85898 42310
Email: sheebaardsi@gmail.com
Dr. Mathew Abraham
Coordinator of National Scientific Advisory CommitteeContact No : +91 9846056001
Email: mathewzeena2016@gmail.com
Dr. Mina Chandra
National Coordinator of Dementia India Strategy Contact No :+91 9811831902
Email: minasaxena@gmail.com
Mr. Thomas Cherian
Director ARDSI ProjectsContact No :+91 9495195224
Email: cherianvattakunnel@yahoo.com
Mr R Narendhar
Executive DirectorContact No :+91 98185 69489
Email id : narendhar@ardsi.org
Major KP Gopalakrishnan (Rtd)
National CoordinatorEnrolled in the Indian Army on 29th April 1968 and retired on 31st May 2004 (AN) after rendering 36 years and 34 days unblemished service to the Nation.
Lifetime Member of Kerala State Ex-Servicemen League (KSESL), Thrithala Block.
Rendered volunteer social service with Pain and palliative care unit of the NAGALASSERY PANCHAYATH from 2008 to 2014.
Lifetime member of the local PRATHEEKSHA Charitable Society.
Joined ARDSI as National Coordinator on 21st July 2014 and continuing.
Lifetime member of ARDSI
Successfully led the Dementia Awareness campaigns twice ( i. e."I AM A DEMENTIA FRIEND" -2015 and "ORMAKKOOTTAM" - 2017) in Kerala from Kasaragod to Thiruvananthapuram.
Successfully coordinating the activities and communications of ARDSI and Kerala State Initiative on Dementia (KSID) "SMRUTHI PATHAM" Projects in collaboration with Govt. of Kerala, Social Justice Department (SJD) since September 2014.
Contact No :+91 9846198473
Email: <gopalakp2017@gmail.com
Mr. Smithesh G
General Manager, ARDSI, Contact No : +91 8086194590
Email id : smitheshg@gmail.com