ARDSI kolkata

What ARDSI kolkata does

ARDSI Kolkata, the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India, Calcutta Chapter, is a registered nonprofit society and ARDSI National chapter providing dementia assessment, care, and caregiver support in Kolkata, North Bengal, and Eastern India. It serves people living with Alzheimer's and related disorders, particularly those in early and middle stages, together with unpaid family caregivers, through memory screening conducted by neurologists, psychologists, and care counselors; counseling and care planning; caregiver training; activity-based daycare; home companionship; support groups; a helpline; awareness programs; and research. Source: \n\nOperationally, ARDSI uses a care-methodology model rather than a software platform: clinicians assess and plan care, trained caregivers deliver structured activities in centers or homes, and community workers conduct education and dementia-friendly outreach. Revenue comes primarily from donations, supplemented by quote-based service fees, and the organization holds Society Registration, FCRA, Section 80G, and CSR registrations. Distribution is community-led and referral-driven through awareness campaigns, healthcare-professional referrals, family word of mouth, institutional partnerships, daycare centers, home visits, and telephone support.

Name

ARDSI kolkata

Legal name

Alzheimer's And Related Disorders Society of India, Calcutta Chapter

Website

https://ardsikolkata.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARDSI Kolkata is a nonprofit dementia-care organization serving people living with Alzheimer’s and related disorders and their family caregivers in Eastern India through screening, counseling, training, daycare, home companionship, support groups, helpline, and community awareness.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical) (HLADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA), Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ), Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB)

Keywords

• Dementia care services
• Alzheimer's support
• Caregiver training
• Memory screening
• Elderly care

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandannagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies primarily on donations from individuals, families, and corporate supporters. Contributions are eligible for tax relief under Section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.
2. Service Fees: Fees charged for daycare services, home companionship, training, and counseling services.
3. Life Membership: Annual membership fees for individuals who wish to support the organization.
4. Publication Sales: Sale of educational publications including Dementia Paricharyya (Bengali, Rs 100 each), Understanding Dementia (Rs 275), and In the Line of Alzheimer's.
5. Foreign Contributions (FCRA): The organization is registered under FCRA allowing it to receive foreign contributions for dementia care programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARDSI Kolkata provides comprehensive dementia and Alzheimer's care services through memory screening and diagnosis, specialized daycare, home-based companionship, caregiver counseling, training programs, awareness campaigns, and caregiver support groups. The organization serves persons living with dementia and their families across Kolkata, North Bengal, and Eastern India, delivered via its Kolkata headquarters, Siliguri outreach center, Chandernagore clinic, and a telephone helpline. It also sells educational publications to spread caregiver knowledge.

Product overview

ARDSI Kolkata offers a comprehensive suite of dementia care services organized as distinct programs. The core offerings include Memory Screening & Clinic for early diagnosis, Counselling and Training services for caregivers, Daycare center operating since 2008 with 9-12 daily clients, and Home Companionship for patients preferring home-based care. Awareness Programs and the Dementia Friendly Community initiative reach out to build dementia literacy. Additional support includes a Helpline, Caregiver Support Meets, Research initiatives, and Outreach Programs in Chandernagore and Siliguri. The organization also publishes educational materials including 'Dementia Paricharyya' in Bengali and 'Understanding Dementia: Disease, Treatment & Care'.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Dramatic improvement in social interactions for dementia patients attending daycare
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rotary Club of CalcuttacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for reaching out to people with brain health awareness and information. Partnership aims to expand community outreach and education about dementia prevention and care.
• Sarsuna College, KolkatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed for spreading information on brain health awareness. Academic partnership focuses on education and awareness among college community.
• ARDSI NationalcoreOthersCalcutta Chapter is part of the national ARDSI network which has 20 chapters across India. ARDSI National is the only dementia-specific specialized NGO in India, affiliated to Alzheimer's Disease International.
• Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)coreOthersGlobal umbrella organization based in London. ARDSI National (and by extension ARDSI Calcutta) is affiliated to ADI, connecting them to global dementia research, resources, and best practices.
• Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, KolkatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor Dr Shyamal Kumar Das (Head of Neurology) served as Editor for ARDSI Calcutta's publication 'Understanding Dementia: Disease, Treatment & Care'. Medical professionals collaborate on memory clinics and assessments.
• AIIMS Delhi & University of Southern CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint study on dementia statistics cited by ARDSI. Study projects India's dementia population will increase from 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Epoch Elder Care: Mumbai/Pune-based assisted living and dementia care provider offering residential memory care and home care. Direct peer in dementia-specific elder care delivery, with a more capital-backed operating model and growing geographic footprint.
• Samvedna Senior Care: Gurgaon-based elder care provider offering dementia care, home companionship, and caregiver support across Indian metros. Direct peer in the operational delivery of dementia home and day care, but operates as a commercial entity rather than a charity.
• Nightingales Medical Trust: Bangalore-based nonprofit providing specialized dementia day care, memory clinics, and caregiver training. Direct peer in dementia-focused elder care with a comparable service suite (screening, daycare, training) and similar nonprofit operating model.
• ARDSI National: The national parent organization of which ARDSI Kolkata is a chapter; operates 20 chapters across India delivering dementia awareness, training, and care services. Direct peer and structural counterparty, sharing mission, governance patterns, and the ADI affiliation.
• Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation: Goa-based NGO offering dementia day care, caregiver support, and end-of-life care. Direct peer as a regional nonprofit delivering the same combined daycare + caregiver support model that ARDSI Kolkata operates.

Broad incumbents

• Dignity Foundation: Mumbai-based elder care nonprofit offering helplines, support groups, and senior engagement programs. Adjacent peer in elder-focused community services with comparable helpline and support-group mechanics.
• Alzheimer's Association (US): US-based national voluntary health organization covering Alzheimer's research, care, and support. Comparable mission and service architecture (helpline, awareness, caregiver training, research) at global scale; strategic reference for ARDSI's potential future scope.
• Alzheimer's Society (UK): UK dementia charity providing helplines, information, and support services to those affected by dementia. ADI-affiliated like ARDSI, with a more mature version of the awareness + helpline + caregiver-support stack ARDSI is building.
• HelpAge India: Large national NGO focused on elder rights, healthcare, and elder care across India. Broader incumbent in senior welfare space, with overlapping caregiver-support and awareness missions but not a dementia-specialist.

Emerging players

• Dementia India Alliance: National platform raising dementia awareness and connecting families to services in India. Emerging peer with overlapping awareness and family-support mission, competing for national visibility and donor mindshare in the same Indian ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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