NISD’s Five-Day Geriatric Caregivers Training Programme Successfully Concludes in Diu

The National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in collaboration with the District Administration of Diu, concluded a five-day Geriatric Caregivers Training Programme at Kevdi, Diu. Organised by NISD's Senior Citizen Division, the initiative trained 56 women participants, including primary caregivers, family members, Anganwadi workers, and frontline functionaries. The programme focused on equipping participants with practical caregiving skills, age-related health management, fall prevention, nutritional guidance, psychosocial support, and dementia awareness. Additionally, it oriented participants toward relevant government schemes, senior citizen rights, and the prevention of elder neglect or abuse.