We conduct applied research with multidisciplinary approach towards ageing and the elderly. Our main areas are :
Health in the elderly
Healthy Ageing
Health Problems
Epidemiological studies
Social and health care services for the disabled
Active ageing
ICT applications in the field of Assistive Living
HUMAN TOUCH - pandemic through the grey lenses
" I could not touch my brother when he died "
" I could not touch the tiny hands of my granddaughter through the computer screen "
" I could not touch my daughter to give a hug when my husband passed away "
Human touch is a compilation of audio interviews of senior citizens sharing their experiences, difficulties, losses and ways to cope in the pandemic
alongwith inputs from ageing experts.
Contributed by Senior citizens S R Chakraborty, K P Bhattacharjee, Susmita Chaudhuri, Subhash Majumder, Bharti Neogi and Molly Ghosh.
Expert inputs from Gerontologist Dr. Indrani Chakravarty and Geriatrician Dr. Indranil Maitra.
Interviewed by Esha Chakravarty.
Audio interview of Sr. Citizen Mrs. Molly Ghosh
Audio interview of Sr. Citizen Mrs. Susmita Chaudhuri
Audio interview of Sr. Citizen Dr. Bharti Neogi
Audio interview of Sr. Citizen Mr. S R Chakraborty
Audio interview of Sr. Citizen Mr. K P Bhattacharjee
Audio interview of Sr. Citizen Mr. Subhash Majumder
Audio interview of Geriatrician Dr. Indranil Maitra
Innovative research on the role of dance as a Supportive Therapy in the approach towards Cancer
dance instils a feeling of well being through scientific procedures
restoration of beauty and self dignity
positive attitude and help endure painful treatment phases
connection with the surroundings, relations and overcoming stagnation
