Lori La Bey talks with two men working hard to improve dementia care in India. They are Pankaj Mehrotra  and Dr. Dipankar Debnath.

Pankaj Mehrotra is the Founder of Elderly Care India, which is a free online resource and knowledge sharing website committed to bridging the gap in the Senior Care sector in India and a resource platform for best practices on Eldercare across the Globe.

Pankaj has over 3 decades of experience in Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Development across the NGO, Telecom, and Hospitality sectors.

Dr. Dipankar Debnath is a Senior Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Diabetes Care & Family Medicine at Kolkata. He is the Founder & CEO of 60 Plus Clinic, Founder & Secretary of the Institute of Geriatric Care & Research Kolkata, Life member of the Indian Medical Association, Indian Association of General Physicians of IMA & Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is also a committee member of Snehodia, a Senior Living Facility at the New Town of WBHIDCO.

Learn:
Some differences between India and the US regarding dementia care

Religion and clan association
Location makes a difference in affordability and level of care
Stigmas – “mad people's home”
Training & Education
Government policy
Language barriers
Affordability
Profit vs Nonprofit care
Restraints – physical and medications
Abuse and exploitation
What will the future bring?

 

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Blog Post

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Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/8/eldercare-a-comparison-between-india-usa-160-160-160-160-160

  

Contact Information

Elderly Care India Website 

https://elderlycareindia.org/

Elderly Care India LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/elderly-care-india/

60 Plus Care: Website 

https://www.60pluscare.in/

60 Plus Care LinkedIn profile

https://www.linkedin.com/company/60-plus-clinic-caring-for-elders/

 

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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Lori La Bey talks with two men working hard to improve dementia care in India. They are Pankaj Mehrotra &nbsp;and Dr. Dipankar Debnath.
Pankaj Mehrotra is the Founder of Elderly Care India, which is a free online resource and knowledge sharing website committed to bridging the gap in the Senior Care sector in India and a resource platform for best practices on Eldercare across the Globe.
Pankaj has over 3 decades of experience in Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Development across the NGO, Telecom, and Hospitality sectors.
Dr. Dipankar Debnath is a Senior Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Diabetes Care &amp; Family Medicine at Kolkata. He is the Founder &amp; CEO of 60 Plus Clinic, Founder &amp; Secretary of the Institute of Geriatric Care &amp; Research Kolkata, Life member of the Indian Medical Association, Indian Association of General Physicians of IMA &amp; Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is also a committee member of Snehodia, a Senior Living Facility at the New Town of WBHIDCO.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>Some differences between India and the US regarding dementia care
<ol>
<li>Religion and clan association</li>
<li>Location makes a difference in affordability and level of care</li>
<li>Stigmas &ndash; &ldquo;mad people's home&rdquo;</li>
<li>Training &amp; Education</li>
<li>Government policy</li>
<li>Language barriers</li>
<li>Affordability</li>
<li>Profit vs Nonprofit care</li>
<li>Restraints &ndash; physical and medications</li>
<li>Abuse and exploitation</li>
<li>What will the future bring?</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/sc4dEUP7Prs">https://youtu.be/sc4dEUP7Prs</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eldercare-a-comparison-between-india-usa/id986940432?i=1000706768419">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eldercare-a-comparison-between-india-usa/id986940432?i=1000706768419</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TMV82iEpmwLoxYhi59qOa">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TMV82iEpmwLoxYhi59qOa</a>
&nbsp;
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;
Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/caring-for-elders-a-comparison-between-india-usa/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/caring-for-elders-a-comparison-between-india-usa/</a>
&nbsp;
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/8/eldercare-a-comparison-between-india-usa-160-160-160-160-160">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/5/8/eldercare-a-comparison-between-india-usa-160-160-160-160-160</a>
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Contact Information
Elderly Care India Website 
<a href="https://elderlycareindia.org/">https://elderlycareindia.org/</a>
Elderly Care India LinkedIn 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elderly-care-india/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/elderly-care-india/</a>
60 Plus Care: Website 
<a href="https://www.60pluscare.in/">https://www.60pluscare.in/</a>
60 Plus Care LinkedIn profile
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/60-plus-clinic-caring-for-elders/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/60-plus-clinic-caring-for-elders/</a>
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
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